Amazon Basics 12 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit
$69.09
Price: $69.09
(as of Feb 24, 2025 16:26:26 UTC – Details)
Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder
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
Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
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)
ButterBean –
Shredtastic!!
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.
S. Dale –
Works great
I have been using this shredder for almost a year and a half. The shredding is clean and efficient. I don’t load more sheets than is recommended. When I shred cardboard, I do it singly. It is good with credit cards in its designated slot. The shredded pieces are small. It is easy to use and empty. I highly recommend it.
TimG45 –
Workhorse shredder
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.
JagsFan78 –
Great, inexpensive shredder
Purchased for my home. Did not need fancy or large one, and this one is perfect. The ONLY negative I have to say about it (if you even want to call it a negative) is that you can only put 3-4 sheets of paper in it at once otherwise it jams. I guess I am used to the larger, commercial shredders at work, haha! It is a little noisy (I wasn’t expecting it to be so loud) but the shredding power is fantastic. I’ve shredded quite a few things and I haven’t had to empty it once so it seems to hold quite a bit. I would definitely purchase again.
Amazon Customer –
Cause a good job
I really like the shredder it’s red multiple pages and does a very well. Very good job.
DM –
Great price
Great price, works well
Viggie –
Good condition
Satisfied
Mike –
IT WORKS~ TOUGH and kind of fun actually
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.
Luis Alva –
Es un equipo muy bueno, con buen poder de trituración que asegura un excelente resultado para mantener la confidencialidad. Es capaz de triturar discos y tarjetas sin problemas y tiene un buen manejo para evitar atascos.Aunque si se utiliza demasiado, el sistema de seguridad se activa para proteger el equipo, lo cual requiere esperar a que se enfríe. A pesar de eso, funciona correctamente. Además, el cubo de almacenamiento tiene una gran capacidad y es fácil de limpiar. En general, es un producto muy recomendable.
Jochen622 –
Funktioniert leise und ohne Papierstau
A Davis –
This shredder works great for my home office. It can go for quite a while and so far has never overheated. Goes through 10 pages like nothing. I have paid more for shredders that broke in no time as I do a lot of shredding but this one was a way better price and so far outperforms any I have had before it.
Maru Vega –
Llegó varios días antes (5) de lo notificado. Realmente trabaja muy bien efectivamente destruye hasta papel con grapas. Muy buen producto a muy buen precio.
Farmer John –
I was way behind on shredding personal documents. This machine ate piles and piles of paper without missing a beat. It can handle several pages at a time, depending on paper weight and type. I used it a ton and it just works perfect. No feeding issues and lots of power. I did use the lubrication pads you are supposed to run through it once in a while, and I could see the performance difference they made, so buy them as well. I think they are important for heavy use.