Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners

CPSC Recall #16-041 — November 19, 2015

Recall #16-041 Date: November 19, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners

Description

The electrical components inside can energize the pencil sharpener and shock consumers.

Hazard

The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Amax has received one report of a consumer who received a shock from the recalled electric pencil sharpener.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for a free replacement unit. 

Units Affected

About 44,000

Sold At

Office Depot, Staples and other office supply stores and distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2012 through August 2015 for between $70 and $155.

Importer

Amax Inc., of East Greenwich, R.I.

Manufactured In

China