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Amazon Basics 12 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder with 4.8 Gallon Bin, Black

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Size: 12 Sheet


Features

  • Cross-cut shredder turns paper into confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-9/16 inches (5 by 40 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
  • Shreds up to 12 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; also destroys credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot), staples or small paper clips
  • 7 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
  • 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); auto start and anti-jam auto reverse to minimize/clear paper jams; LED indicators (power on, overload, overheat, misaligned); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; lift handle; easy-to-empty 4.8-gallon bin
  • Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
  • Product dimensions: 9.2 x 13.2 x 15.3 inches (LxWxH)

Description

Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder From the Manufacturer Amazon Basics

Cut Type: Cross Cut


Capacity: 4.8 Gallons


Recommended Uses For Product: Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Paper, Shredding Staples


Color: Black


Item Weight: ‎12.81 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎9.2 x 13.2 x 16 inches


Item model number: ‎AU1208XB


Color: ‎Black


Size: ‎12 Sheet


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎AU1208XB


Date First Available: February 7, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Shredtastic!!
Size: 12 Sheet
This is one powerful compact shredding beast! Works just as described, so easy to set up and use its unbelievable. I shredded so many papers that I needed to dispose of, and this little bugger even shreds old credit cards! There is a spot right in the center of the feed where you place the card and zip, its shredded. Just amazing. Powerful enough to handle shredding multiple sheets at a time. Big enough to handle and hold lots of shredded paper, but compact enough to be able to stand right next to my printer. The window on the front is a big plus to see how full the bin is and when it needs to be emptied, which is so nice to have so I don't have to keep taking the top shredding component off to look inside to gauge if its too full. It has not jammed up, has not overheated, and continues to work perfectly. The top portion with the shredder fits perfectly on the bin and is not ridiculously heavy to take off when its time to empty the bin, so its easy to lift on and off without a fight. It is also not crazy loud like some shredders in the past. Instructions on how it functions are clear and easy to understand as well. I have nothing bad to say, and I am thrilled with how it looks and more importantly how it functions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024 by ButterBean
    • Best purchase ever
Size: 8 Sheet
Well this is a life saver to shred all our paper waste very easy to use value for money works well less noise level and the capacity is more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024 by Elakya sekar
    • Works Great
Size: 12 Sheet
This one works great, is less noisy than the others I bought and returned, and the bucket is bigger. I have been using it for several days for several hours during the day at various times since I cleaned out old paperwork that I found in a bin. I have had no problems with it. I had purchased previously two other cheaper Amazon Basic shredders and they didn't work very well; kept jamming. So I paid more and got a very good shredder; I am happy with it. Just an FYI - if you don't already do this. I put a heavier bag in the basket to collect the shredded paper since I recycle the paper. The bag is like one that would come on a pillow. Then I can just pick up the bag and put it in the bigger bag I take to recycle (kitchen garbage bag) instead of picking up the bucket to empty it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024 by Barb
    • Works Great for my home.
Size: 8 Sheet
The only negative thing I can think of is that you can only put 3-5 sheets of paper in at a time, otherwise it jams. However, the shredding power is fantastic. This shredder is perfect for use in a home office.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025 by Ammarmraiyan
    • Small, had to return it
Size: 8 Sheet
Probably worked well, price was good. Too small and movers found my old one, so I returned it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024 by Vulcan
    • Workhorse shredder
Size: 15 Sheet
My old 10 sheet B&D finally died and I was looking for a suitable replacement. I wanted capacity and a long run time as many of my shredding sessions were interrupted by over heating conditions. I found this Amazon Basics 15 sheet shredder and so far, it has lived up to the positive reviews I've seen. It arrived in recyclable packaging that protected the unit in shipping. It has a 6 foot power cord. The wheels on the bottom are fairly small and I question their ability to roll on heavy carpet. No big deal though, as I seriously doubt anyone will be dragging this by the cord through a crowded airport. I did get a chance to check this out by shredding about 5 years worth of medical receipts, insurance statements, expired credit cards, etc. Enough to fill a kitchen trash bag with shredded material. Even after all that, the machine did not seem to overheat. The machine is much quieter than the old 10 sheet, a definite plus. The only time it had a problem was when I fed it an old credit card that had the statement "do not shred, contains metal". It did eventually work its way through the machine, with no apparent damage to the machine. Although I did not count the number of sheets of paper I was feeding it, the machine worked through all the paper items and other credit cards without issue. It does seem to be just a bit slower than the old machine, but not terribly slower. It did seem to get slower as I increased the amount that was being fed. Most of the documents were 4-6 pages, but several were up to about 12 pages. When shredding the heavier bundles, it was obvious the machine was working harder. I was thinking that this was a "micro shredder", but that is not the case. The shred size is about 3/16" (4.7mm) by about 1-7/32"(31mm) , which is between a P2 & P4 shred (max size for P4 is 4mm x 40mm, 160 sq mm). The shredder will stop and an indicator light will illuminate when the bin is full - even in the middle of a sheet. The will help keep the clippings from falling all over when you go to empty the bin. This feature was lacking on my old 10 sheet shredder and oft times the cutters would snag shredded material from the bin. My only complaint with this shredder so far is the feed opening. An extra half inch would make it so you don't have to have the paper perfectly aligned to feed it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021 by TimG45
    • Shredder monster
Size: 8 Sheet
It works great. It can run forever. Try to do like 5 pages or less for better results.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024 by DanyZ
    • IT WORKS~ TOUGH and kind of fun actually
Size: 12 Sheet
Ok so I bought this for our home office and was behind on shredding so I just went ham shredding everything I could find. I thought to myself... let's see what this can do! So pretty much I tortured it for a good hour within reason. Got it to jam a few times. Cleared it out. And did it again. I will say it is tougher than I thought. There is some things it won't do, but it's pretty hard to jam it up without trying. It does also handle staples like no problem. Not that hard to unjam either. I wouldn't worry about it. Just buy it! Any normal person would probably never get it to jam up but what's the fun in that? I had to know. It does credit cards, and all sorts of stuff but really doesn't like cardboard or anything ridiculously thick. If you just follow the actual directions then you're good to go. Perfect for home use or a small office. Cuts paper into very small pieces. Don't even have to open your mail. Bills and all just shove it in there. I got the paper that oils it. Better grab some of that. You're supposed to do one of those every time you fill up a basket. It's fast too. I like it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024 by Mike

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