Product description

• Cross-cut shred size: turns paper into small confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-27/32 inches (5 by 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
• Sheet capacity: shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); also destroys credit cards (one at a time)
• Run time and thermal protection: 3 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if the shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
• User-friendly design: 3-mode control switch (auto, off, reverse); overheat LED indicator; 8.7-inch paper-entry width; easy-to-empty 4.1-gallon bin with see-through window
• Support and warranty: please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use; the user guide on this detail page covers issues related to the shredder turning on; backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty
• Quality tested: as part of AmazonBasics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing

From the manufacturer

AmazonBasics Paper Shredders

AmazonBasics Paper and Credit-Card Shredder for Home or Office

Cross-Cut Shredder

More secure than a strip-cut shredder, this AmazonBasics cross-cut paper shredder slices through documents diagonally in both directions, turning sheets of paper into small paper particles. It can accommodate multi-page documents, and there’s no need to remove staples or small paper clips first.

Destroys Confidential Info

Perfect for home or office, the cross-cut shredder works well for destroying pay stubs, bills, receipts, bank statements, medical records, and other private documents or personal data.

Helps Protect Identity

Shredding documents has become an important part of identity protection. The AmazonBasics shredder helps reduce the chance of falling victim to the havoc and hassle of identity theft.

Details

• Shreds multi-page documents (no need to remove staples)
• Destroys credit cards and CDs/DVDs (select models)
• Autostart
• Reverse function to help clear or prevent paper jams
• Thermal protection with auto shut-off
• Easy-to-empty bin

Shreds More Than Just Paper

There’s no need to remove staples or small paper clips from documents, and the shredder not only shreds paper, but it also eats through CDs*, DVDs*, and credit cards, rendering them useless for ultimate peace of mind.

*select shredder models

Easy Start

In Auto (on) mode, shredding begins once the machine detects something to be shredded, and then it stops automatically when shredding is complete. Shredded paper drops conveniently down into the collection bin below.

Reverse Function

The Reverse function makes it possible to retrieve un-shredded or partially shredded documents, plus helps prevent the paper from getting stuck, making it easier to avoid frustrating paper jams.

Thermal Protection with Auto Shut-Off

The shredder will automatically shut off to protect the motor if it runs continuously beyond its maximum run time and begins to over-heat.

	8-Sheet Strip-Cut Paper Shredder	8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder	8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper Shredder
Shred Type	Strip-cut	Crosscut	Micro-cut
Shred Size	1/4-inch wide	3/16 by 1-27/32 inches (5 by 47 mm)	5/32 by 15/32 inch (4 by 12 mm)
Security Level	P-2	P-3	P-4
Ideal for	Fast, basic shredding and light use; geared towards less sensitive information	More secure than strip-cut shredders; faster than micro-cut shredders; small enough shreds to satisfy compliance requirements for laws like HIPAA and FACTA	Higher-level security: ideal for shredding sensitive information like personally identifiable information (PII)
DVD/CD/Credit Card	✓	Credit cards only	✓
Continuous Run Time	2 minutes	3 minutes	5 minutes
Cool Down Time	15 minutes	30 minutes	30 minutes
Sheet Capacity (20-pound paper)	8 sheets	8 sheets	8 sheets
Bin Capacity	3.2 gallons	4.1 gallons	4 gallons
Noise Level (decibels)	70 dB		68 dB