CPSC recall · Reported November 19, 2015
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard
The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroo….
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 19, 2015. Reason: The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug t…. Verify recall #16041 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard..
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- agency class
- November 19, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16041 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroom and Super Pro™ Commercial electric pencil sharpeners. The sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on the black front dial and a removable pencil shaving tray on the front. "Bostitch" is embossed on the side. The Quietsharp Glow Classroom sharpener has model number EPS11HC and date codes between 4714 and 3215. The Super Pro Glow Commercial has model number EPS14HC and date codes between 1612 and 2715. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the sharpeners. The date code range is a two digit production week and a two digit production year (WWYY). The date code is visible inside the unit when the pencil shavings tray is removed. Quietsharp Glow and Super Pro are printed on the pencil sharpeners' packaging.
Reason for recall
The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for a free replacement unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16041 |
| Date reported | November 19, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 19, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 44,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for…
- Check the recall number (16041) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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