Fellowes® Powershred® PS-12Cs Cross-Cut Shredder

Researched several brands prior to purchasing a Fellowes. Previously accustomed to using a high capacity office machine and found this model adequate for light home use. The shred bin fills fast and paper remains in the blades requiring removing the pieces by hand. The pull out bin doesn't glide in or out smoothly and it's a bit messy. Depending on paper thickness, there will be a drag in performance, less is always best.

I just purchased this Fellowes Powershred P-12C Heavy Use. I took it out of the box, plugged it in, turn the on button and nothing, I looked at this thing over and over, I found the pull out tray to have the missing tab that pushes the switch in to activated. A Complete Disappointment, and Didn't even get to shred 1 piece of paper. After reading these reviews, I am definitely bringing it back. And getting my money back.

While you pay a reasonably high price for this cross cut shredder, with normal household use you are lucky if it last longer than one year. It is cheaper to use a shredding service than to buy a Fellows Shredder. We are very disappointed with the effectiveness of this product.

I purchased my P12C in March 2012 and enjoyed consistent performance until June 2013 when the unit unexplainably began making a screeching noise and eventually stopped shredding. And yes, I regularly lubricated it with Fellowes oil or canola oil. The Fellowes organization quickly addressed my online inquiry and provided a replacement unit, even though the warranty expired. Thank you, Fellowes. My advice if anyone cares is that if you have a ton of old paperwork to shred, you may want to invest in a one-time expense for professional large-scale shredding. Then use the P12C to maintain your normal daily shredding needs.

I bought this product about a year and a half ago and suddenly without warning,it's dead.Initially I thougt it was the power outlet that I was using but I tried several others and it's completely dead,doesn't turn on or anything.I am very disappointed as I have half a box of papers that need to be shredded as well as a big mess on the floor.And of course,I cannot find my receipt for this shredder. My wife told me to buy the more expensive models when I was looking for one but I thought this would last a lot longer than a year.