CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers

If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine stri…

Recall #: 03017
Affected scope: About 11,100

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The CPSC recalled The recalled cordless stapler is silver and black and comes with a black charger and char….

CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 17, 2002. Reason: If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free r…. Verify recall #03017 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his….

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agency class: October 17, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled cordless stapler is silver and black and comes with a black charger and charger base. The stapler, charger, and charger base have the name "Swingline" printed on them. The stapler's model number, 48201, as well as the words "Made in China," are stamped on the battery cover on the bottom of the stapler. If the battery cover has the letter "S" in the upper right corner, then the stapler is not included in the recall.

Reason for recall

If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03017
Date reported	October 17, 2002
Date initiated	October 17, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 11,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03017.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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