Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Multi-Media Shredder (ST62151) - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(1,101 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,101 reviews
5 Stars
681
4 Stars
195
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
38
1 Star
110
86%of customers recommend this product.
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98 out of
114)
Customer Reviews for Staples - 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Multi-Media Shredder (ST62151) - Black
Customer Rating
4
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
The shredder does a good job shredding documents by crosscutting the paper which helps keep your information safe. Since the capacity is 8 sheets it is good for light users. I did have a problem when having to use the reverse button when there was too much paper and it got jammed. The shredder had a hard time bringing the paper back up and I had to pull it out.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
Unboxing was straight forward. The unit was packed well with two pieces to assemble. The motorized shredder is heavy which creates a top-heavy unit. However it does not appear to be unstable. The on/off/reverse switch is self-explanatory. Shredded pieces are about three quarters of an inch. They are about the same size as those made by my $300 Fellowes shredder. The unit is loud. This may be the result of the plastic being thin and not shielding the noise. I found the slot to be tight in both width and length. The slot size causes some aggravation aligning the papers to be shredded to fit. I did not encounter any jamming if limiting the eight regular paper bunch. With heavy stock you can not expect to shred eight pieces as they wont fit in the slot. Credit cards shred without a problem.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
I have enjoyed using the Staples 8 shredder and it is perfect for my office. The paper shreds quickly and effortlessly through the shredded and the bin is also very easy to empty. The shredder motor is quiet and overall I have been pleased with the performance I would recommend the shredder and love the kit how it was packaged. Assembly was easy and it was easy to set up.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
This shredder is light but sturdy for stability while it does its work. It smoothly handles multiple sheets of paper without halting. Great performance that I hope will last a long time!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
The shredder is a nice size it's not too bulky. It is lightweight. I didn't have any issues with the shredder jamming when shredding from single sheets up to 8 sheets. It does a good job shredding and I am confident that my personal information is not accessible due how well it shreds the papers. The shredder is surprisingly quiet. It says 3 minutes continuous shred time but it lasted longer approximately 10/15 minutes before cool down was needed. The shredder holds a good amount of paper before needing to empty. It's an easy set up.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
The Staples 8-Sheet Shredder performed well with 8 sheets of paper credit card and card stock. It cut the paper in several angles into very small pieces. The size of shredder is perfect for a home office. It has two settings which shred down to the bin and reverse shred in case you need to bring something back up. It was a bit loud but quick and efffective.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
I have been using my Staples 8-sheet cross-cut paper shredder for a couple of weeks and after regular continuous use I’m confident in leaving an honest review of the machine. I am a small business owner with a home office who accumulates a great of sensitive documents that eventually need reliable shredding for obvious privacy concerns. I find the neat compact size is perfect for a home office as it uses little floor space. It shreds quite quickly and is relatively quiet compared to other paper shredders that I’ve used. I will generally shred only 5 or 6 sheets at one time although the shredder is capable of handling up to 8 sheets. I initially tested it with an 8-sheet feed and although it did the job the unit seemed to struggle a bit. I was concerned that the shredder would overheat with a continuous feed of that quantity so I now limit the feed to several sheets less than the max. One feature that I feel is quite important is the reliable safety feature that triggers the motor to shut off to prevent overheating when the shredder is overworked. If you are planning to shred a large number of documents at one time I would suggest pacing the activity and allowing 10-minute breaks to avoid overworking the unit and prevent overheating. I am very pleased with this Staples 8-sheet cross-cut paper shredder and give it two thumbs up!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Paula K.
I have been using this shredder for two weeks. I like the large size of the basket and the 8 sheet shredding capacity. I also like that it shreds credit cards which I have already done and it worked great. The shredder produces a moderate amount of noise which is not a problem for me at all. The size of the shred is fine for me but maybe could be a little smaller. The shredder is sturdy and I expect that it will last a long time.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples