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  1. Why is the red LED light on and my paper shredder won’t operate?

    There are several reasons this may occur. 1) If you have a Fellowes personal shredder (small shredders that can fit under a desk), review these troubleshooting options. a) The wastebasket may need to be emptied. b) The shredder has a built-in safet...
  2. Why doesn't my shredder turn on?

    If your shredder is a small personal shredder that sits on top of a waste basket. It is possible that the safety interlock is not being engaged, which will prevent the shredder from operating. To check this, first remove the shredder head from the ...
  3. What is the warranty on my Fellowes Paper Shredder?

    All Fellowes paper shredders will carry a warranty to be free from defects in material and in workmanship for a specified time period. To determine the specific warranty on your model paper shredder, you will want to check your manual as the actual...
  4. Bin full light is on

    Some home office/small office shredders have LED bin full sensors while others feature a bin full flap/lever on the bottom side of the shredder head.  These sensors can detect if paper has filled the basket. In ideal conditions, the paper shreds wil...
  5. General FAQs for 200C, 200M, 150C AutoMax shredders

    General FAQs for 200C, 200M, 150C Auto shredders.pdf
  6. Do Fellowes mouse pads / wrist rests contain latex?

    Our Crystal gel products are made entirely from polyurethane, and are latex free. While latex is not intentionally added to the product, it is not made in a clean room environment.  Meaning, we cannot guarantee small amounts of cross contamination. ...
  7. What does the surge light mean?

    The surge light monitors the MOV to make sure that it is still able to divert power surges away from connected equipment. When the surge light is on, the surge protector is offering surge protection. If the surge light is off, this means that the s...
  8. I have an older Fellowes Shredder with a detachable power supply and it has been lost/broken. Can I replace this with the universal power supply?

    All Fellowes Personal shredders with a removable power cord (dated from the 90s or early 2000s), have been discontinued and the replacement power supply is no longer available. In the original product design, Fellowes Shredders with the removable c...
  9. What is the warranty on Fellowes laminators?

    It will be one or two years from the original date of purchase.  The user guide which comes with the unit will provide the details.   If you have a Fellowes laminator, please click on the "Contact Us' tab below and submit your question.  Please make...
  10. Are Fellowes Bankers Box products acid free?

    Bankers Box products are classified as acid-neutral with a PH level that ranges from 7.1 to 8.1.