Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners - shock hazard (2015)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners. The hazard is: The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroom and Super Pro™ Commercial electric pencil sharpeners. The sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on the black front dial and a removable pencil shaving tray on the front. "Bostitch" is embossed on the side. The Quietsharp Glow Classroom sharpener has model number EPS11HC and date codes between 4714 and 3215. The Super Pro Glow Commercial has model number EPS14HC and date codes between 1612 and 2715. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the sharpeners. The date code range is a two digit production week and a two digit production year (WWYY). The date code is visible inside the unit when the pencil shavings tray is removed. Quietsharp Glow and Super Pro are printed on the pencil sharpeners' packaging.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for a free replacement unit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026