CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable
CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers
Why was CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable recalled?
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement. Contact: Contact Swingline at (800) 820-6220 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Rechargeable Staplers
- Company
- Swingline, a division of Acco Brands Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 11,100
- Sold at
- Office supply retailers nationwide sold the staplers, from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $75.
- Recall date
- October 17, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Swingline has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled cordless stapler is silver and black and comes with a black charger and charger base. The stapler, charger, and charger base have the name "Swingline" printed on them. The stapler's model number, 48201, as well as the words "Made in China," are stamped on the battery cover on the bottom of the stapler. If the battery cover has the letter "S" in the upper right corner, then the stapler is not included in the recall.