BrandAmazonBasics
Model NumberAU1228XB
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Shred all of your confidential information including paper documents, CDs, DVDs and credit cards.
Includes a 21 L wastebasket that features an
integrated handle for easy emptying
integrated handle for easy emptying
Shredder control and function buttons
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No hassle, quick operation
As you do not need to remove staples, you can quickly shred multi-paged documents (up to 12 pages at a time). The shredder destroys credit cards one at a time. Use the reverse feature to clear paper jams. The shredder can be easily removed from the bottom wastebasket.
Special CD/DVD slot
Lift the safety lid and insert CDs or DVDs in to the slot one at a time. Hold the CD Destroyer/Reset button down. The blades will cut your disc in to four pieces.
Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
This AmazonBasics product features Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging that is recyclable. It comes without excess packaging materials, such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. The packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste. In addition, the packaging materials that we do use are easily and frequently recycled, composted or reused by our customers, and all the inks and dyes are biodegradable. For more information, click here.
Warranty:
AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty, click here.What’s in the Box:
This AmazonBasics 12-sheet cross-cut shredder with contrasting silver head and black basket comes with a separate throat for CDs and credit cards (shredded one at a time). This shredder offers the patented 'shred safe' feature, which will automatically shut the shredder down if foreign objects are inserted. The 8.7 " / 22 cm throat is angled for easy paper insertion and shredding. The shredder is designed for medium duty use, which corresponds to 25 to 50 passes or 600 sheets daily, and has a 5 minute on 30 minute off duty cycle. It features an integrated handle for the easy emptying of the wastebasket. The cross-cut confetti-like shred size is 2.17 " / 5.5 cm long and 0.22 " / 0.55 cm wide. 1-year warranty.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Diziet
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Well, this is a bit of a beast. Been feeding it a varied diet for a week or two now and no signs of indigestion yet. However, I have managed to jam it a couple of times which I was rather surprised by.
The first time was a mixture of paper and card but I didn't think it was particularly thick. Anyway, no problems - simply reversed the shredder, took a couple of sheets out and away it went again.
Let's see - what else have I tried? A little booklet with a couple of staples in it - no problems there at all.
A DVD - straight through. I was kind of expecting some horrible grunchy noises but no - pretty much the same as paper.
A credit card. Actually, this was the second time I managed to jam it. I was a bit mystified by that, but again I just reversed it out, trimmed it a bit and tried again - successfully.
Of course, the bin is now filled with a mixture of paper, DVD and credit card so I can't really recycle the contents, but obviously I could be a little more selective.
Being a cross-cut shredder, what comes out of it really isn't going to be stuck back together any time soon - so if you happen to be in a US embassy somewhere and you need to leave in a hurry, this is probably a good bet.
There are a few 'nevers' of course:
"Never shred large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (in [sic] example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards and CDs)."
So small paper clips are o.k. - well, small staples go through with no problems so why not small paper clips?
It really does feel like a quality bit of kit - very solidly made and quite a weight. There is a window in the side of the bin so you can see how full it is getting. I noticed that this window was actually screwed - rather than glued - in place. I know it's a little thing but it just seemed to suggest a rather better quality than one might have expected for the price.
So, yes, overall I think this is a practical and useful bit of kit at a good price.
The first time was a mixture of paper and card but I didn't think it was particularly thick. Anyway, no problems - simply reversed the shredder, took a couple of sheets out and away it went again.
Let's see - what else have I tried? A little booklet with a couple of staples in it - no problems there at all.
A DVD - straight through. I was kind of expecting some horrible grunchy noises but no - pretty much the same as paper.
A credit card. Actually, this was the second time I managed to jam it. I was a bit mystified by that, but again I just reversed it out, trimmed it a bit and tried again - successfully.
Of course, the bin is now filled with a mixture of paper, DVD and credit card so I can't really recycle the contents, but obviously I could be a little more selective.
Being a cross-cut shredder, what comes out of it really isn't going to be stuck back together any time soon - so if you happen to be in a US embassy somewhere and you need to leave in a hurry, this is probably a good bet.
There are a few 'nevers' of course:
"Never shred large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (in [sic] example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards and CDs)."
So small paper clips are o.k. - well, small staples go through with no problems so why not small paper clips?
It really does feel like a quality bit of kit - very solidly made and quite a weight. There is a window in the side of the bin so you can see how full it is getting. I noticed that this window was actually screwed - rather than glued - in place. I know it's a little thing but it just seemed to suggest a rather better quality than one might have expected for the price.
So, yes, overall I think this is a practical and useful bit of kit at a good price.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Most shredders we have used previously have been very disappointing, suffering from overheating problems, inability to shred properly and frequently breaking down. Consequently we viewed this, our latest shredder, with scepticism.
Once you begin shredding you notice straight away that this is no flimsy machine and not prone to the problems previously described. This shredder will shred and shred and shred until the cows come home. We have been having a sort out of old documents and so have had plenty of practice using this shredder to test its abilities. Not once has it stopped due to overheating and shreds well consistently.
Other reviews have highlighted how bulky this shredder is, but you cannot have things both ways. If you have a lightweight shredder then you can expect lightweight performance, whereas this shredder looks and feels like it can cope with seriously shredding.
The lack of handles on the box below the shredder is frustrating and makes picking up the shredder difficult. Twice we have gone to pick it up only to find that the top came away, knocking over the box and spilling shreddings everywhere. It would not take much to design indentations into the box to make things easier.
Finally the separate disc shredder is pretty useless really, badly designed and not up the job. If you want to shred credit/debit cards then the normal shredder will cope perfectly.
Despite the faults this shredder really knocks spots off every other shredder we have ever owned: it is fast, reliable and just shreds away perfectly for our needs - destroying sensitive documents hassle free.
Once you begin shredding you notice straight away that this is no flimsy machine and not prone to the problems previously described. This shredder will shred and shred and shred until the cows come home. We have been having a sort out of old documents and so have had plenty of practice using this shredder to test its abilities. Not once has it stopped due to overheating and shreds well consistently.
Other reviews have highlighted how bulky this shredder is, but you cannot have things both ways. If you have a lightweight shredder then you can expect lightweight performance, whereas this shredder looks and feels like it can cope with seriously shredding.
The lack of handles on the box below the shredder is frustrating and makes picking up the shredder difficult. Twice we have gone to pick it up only to find that the top came away, knocking over the box and spilling shreddings everywhere. It would not take much to design indentations into the box to make things easier.
Finally the separate disc shredder is pretty useless really, badly designed and not up the job. If you want to shred credit/debit cards then the normal shredder will cope perfectly.
Despite the faults this shredder really knocks spots off every other shredder we have ever owned: it is fast, reliable and just shreds away perfectly for our needs - destroying sensitive documents hassle free.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By BS on parade
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It's a shredder. It does what it does with competence. You can't really go wrong with buying it.
It's maybe a bit too big and heavy duty if all you usually shred is the occasional piece of junk mail. A smaller, cheaper shredder is all you would need for that task.
It's maybe a bit too big and heavy duty if all you usually shred is the occasional piece of junk mail. A smaller, cheaper shredder is all you would need for that task.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
It is good but it does say it can do up to 12 sheets - well they would have to be very thin sheets and it would go v v slowly. But good.
Published 4 days ago by Debra
4.0 out of 5 stars
good product
Had this shredder for a while now. I have used it regularly and it works well, although I would not put as many as 12 sheets in at once, it struggles with more than about 8 sheets. Read more
Published 5 days ago by mark lacy
5.0 out of 5 stars
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I chose this shredder as I needed one which could shred several documents quickly and easily.
This seems to fulfill my requirements as I can shred documents stapled with... Read more
This seems to fulfill my requirements as I can shred documents stapled with... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Danger Mouse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the extra money
It costs a little more than say a Maplins product, but its very sturdy. Build quality is good, i think it will last for years. Read more
Published 18 days ago by smead3471
5.0 out of 5 stars
AmazonBasics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
An excellent and solid shredder ideal for home or small office. Good value and easy to use, would highly recomend it!
Published 18 days ago by Chris Lennon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid shredder, just not for 12 sheets
This is the second shredder I've had after the first finally died a death after 6 months of admittedly heavy use. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Dr NJ Newcombe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
My son uses this and thinks it is great value for money. Very sturdy and durable and a excellent price
Published 23 days ago by Mrs. J. L. Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, a shredder that actually works!
After having had severe problems with a number of other, much more expensive, shredders I am delighted with this product. Read more
Published 24 days ago by James Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Shredder!
We have had a few Shredders over the years, but have to say this is the best! It's sturdy, takes 12 pages at a time which is great. The quality is second to none!
Published 1 month ago by blue eyes
4.0 out of 5 stars
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I am pleased with this product as it seems to be more robust than previous ones I have bought. I can certainly put more sheets through at a time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gemini
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