Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners
CPSC Recall #16-041 — November 19, 2015
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