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April 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V287000
Shredded Paper May Accumulate and Cause a Fire
The accumulation of excess shredded paper can compress and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V287
Manufacturer Shred-Tech Corporation
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 14
Summary
Shred-Tech Corporation (Shred-Tech) is recalling certain 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 shredding trucks. Shredded paper may accumulate in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall.
Remedy
Shred-Tech will install a new bulkhead wall, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
The defect was identified in March, 2023 during pre-ship testing of a new MDS-4-33 build in our factory, at which time smoke was observed in the shredding chamber. Concurrent to this, on March 23, 2023, our Service team received a customer inquiry which cited the same condition of smoking in the shredding chamber, which reinforced the findings from the new build in our factory. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the design of the bulkhead wall allows the excessive build-up of shredded paper and potential for friction-heating, which can, in turn, cause a fire.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SHRED-TECH | MDS-4-33 | 2021-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V287-7465.PDF 213.861KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V287-1123.pdf 646.131KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 – 05/01/2023
RCLRPT-23V287-4622.PDF 214.001KB
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- 【Compact Sizes】The home shredder comes with portable handle design and small size of 14.1 x 11.8 x 7 inches, you can place it in the coner or under the desk. Perfect for home or small home office.
- 【3-Minute Continuous Shredding】This small shredder can continuously shred about 100 sheets of paper for in 3mins. If keeps shredding over 3mins may overheat and automatically shut down, the unit enters the overheat protection, requiring 40 mins of cooling before next working.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Auto start/stop and manual-reverse function protect the paper shredder from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection function tackle the trouble in using the shredder and prolong its lifetime. The document shredder will stop working once you lift the head, keeping you safe.
- 【3.4 Gal Transparent Wastebasket】The crosscut shredder with 3.4 gallon wastebasket can hold 180 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying. Large transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full.
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- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; 8.7-inch-wide entry
- Destroys credit cards one at a time, through the dedicated slot
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on and overheat
- 3 minute runtime; 30 minute cool down; if runs beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
- 【Home Office Paper Shredder】With 10 sheets of shredding capacity (letter size, 75g/m²), crosscut paper shredder shreds paper into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5x18mm) destroys junk mail/staples/ credit cards(one at a time) as well.
- 【Shredders for Home Use Heavy Duty】4-minute continuous running time with 40 minutes cool-down time, paper shredders for home office fulfills small office and home SOHO use.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Paper shredders for home office heavy duty is easy to operate with light-indication, overheat protection to help you use paper shredder without worrying and prolong its lifetime.
- 【Large Gallon Basket】5.5 gallons large wastebasket capacity, Shredders for home office heavy duty can hold up to 320 sheets of paper, no need to empty the bin frequently, visible basket window, conveniently see when it is full, no worry to be jammed.
- 【1-Year Warranty】Bonsaii shredders for home office provides 1-Year limited warranty to protect your interests. If you meet any questions during use, please feel free to contact us, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs.
- 8-Sheet Shredding Capacity: This paper shredder for home can shred 8 sheets of paper (letter size, 75g/m²) at one time, also can shred credit card (one at a time), staple, paper clip or document (but not suitable for metal credit cards)
- Cross Cut Shredder: Turn paper into small pieces of 13/64 by 45/64" inches(5 by 18mm) ; Meets security level P-4 standards to keep your information safe
- 4 Minutes On and 40 Minutes Cool Down: This small shredder can continuously shred up to 180 sheets of paper (up to 8 sheets at a time) for 4 minutes. When overheat requires 40 minutes of cooling time
- Easy to Use: Automatic start and manual reversal to clear paper jams, along with overheat protection. Make the shredder perfect for home use
- Product Dimensions: 7.46 x 12.36 x 15.31 inches (WxLxH)
- Crosscut paper and credit card shredder destroys your sensitive documents
- Shreds credit cards, paper clips and staple
- 8-sheet capacity
- 8.7-inch throat width
- Measures 12 x 7 x 16 inche
- ▸8-Sheet Shredding Capacity◂Home shredder can shred up to 8 sheets of paper at a time, and can shred credit cards/CDs/DVDs/and other important documents to meet your other needs.
- ▸Overheat Protection◂Home office shredder can run continuously for 2 minutes. When the run time is exceeded, the overheat LED will flash red. Allow the shredder to cool for 15 minutes before using again.
- ▸Easy to Use◂Small paper shredder features a safe start mode and manual reverse jam clearing. When the machine jams paper, you can easily solve the paper jam problem by pressing the FWD button.
- ▸Suitable for Home Office Use◂The size of the confetti is 15/64 inches, which can protect your privacy. The 3.4 gallon bin can meet the daily needs of the family.
- ▸Duality tested & 1-Year Warranty◂As part of Bonsaii quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing. Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for our products.
- Product Dimension: 12.6 x 7.5 x 16.4 inches. Kindly confirm whether the dimensions of the shredder meet the requirements. (NOT suitable for large or mid-sized office)
- 【10-sheet Cross Cut】The home office paper shredder shreds up to 10 sheets of paper at one time into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5 x 18mm). P-4 security level keeps your confidential documents safe. The home shredder also shreds credit cards/staples/paper clips/junk mail.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】The document shredder with 4 mode control switch (FED, AUTO, OFF, REV). The indicator light shows the state of the shredder. Overheat protection to protect your machine well.
- 【4 Gal Transparent Bin for Less Emptying】The 4-gallon large basket can hold 210 sheets of A4 paper. The visible basket design makes it easy to see when the shredder is full. The shredder machine will stop when the head of the shredder is lifted or the bin is full.
- 【Sturdy and Durable】The 4-minute non-stop paper shredder is made of top-notch ABS plastics that the cross-cut shredder non-deformable construction and long-lasting durability. The high-temperature ion nitriding process sharpens the steel knife.
- Enhanced Efficiency and Security: Effectively shreds 14 sheets of paper per pass into 5 /32” x 1-9/16” cross-cut particles (Security Level P-4), providing greater security for confidential documents
- Powerful Deskside Shredding: Successfully shreds credit cards, paper clips, staples and unopened junk mail in addition to paper
- Quiet Operation: Minimized noise to prevent distraction in shared workplaces or at home
- Safety Lock for Added Protection: Comes equipped with patented Safety Lock, disabling the machine as needed to protect you, your family or your pets
- Convenient Pull Out Bin to Eliminate Mess: 5-gallon pull out bin neatly contains over 250 shredded sheets
- High security micro-cut with 12 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips
- Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4
- Nonstop 60-minute continuous run time. Basket Capacity - 300
- Anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation
- 5.0-Gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat/ bin-full/ overload/ door open status
- 【Paper Shredder for Office Use】Max 15 sheets of paper shredding capacity, Bonsaii crosscut office shredder heavy duty can shreds paper, CDs, credie cards, mails and staples into tiny particles measuring 13/64 x 63/64 inches to ensure the security of personal privacy, is a good helper for your office, small office and home office use.
- 【Shredder for Home Office Heavy Duty】Based on the patented cooling system, the paper shredder for office heavy duty runs continuously for 40 mins without stopping and destroys about 2900 sheets of paper, efficiently completing shredding tasks without worrying about slowing down. If the shredder is running continuously for long time, may overheat and shut down automatically, requiring 40mins of cooling before next working.
- 【Jam Proof & Easy Operation】Auto Start/Stop/Reverse functions protect your heavy duty paper shredder from the frustration of paper jams. With upgraded indicator lights, bonsaii home office heavy duty paper shredder is easy to operate, overheating and overload signals help you use paper shredder correctly and prolong its lifetime.
- 【Large Capacity & Clear Window】5 gallons large pull-out bin can easily hold about 350 sheets of paper. The shredders for home use heavy duty also has clear window, making it easy to see when the bin is full of documents for timely cleanup. With 360° swivel casters, you can move it freely to anywhere you want.
- 【Quiet Operation & 1-Year Warranty】The cross cut shredder for home office can easily achieve 60dB low-noise operation, allowing you to focus on what you are doing. Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for your business shredder. Tips: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Shred-Tech Corporation Submission Date : APR 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-287 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Shred-Tech Corporation Address : 295 Pinebush Road Cambridge, Ontario 00 N1T 1B2 Company phone : 999-999-9999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 14 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 SHRED-TECH MDS-4-33 Descriptive Information : The defect was identified during operational testing of a new MDS-4-33 build in our factory. All MDS-4-33 models are included in this recall notice, and were produced between January 1, 2021 and March 1, 2023. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2021 – MAR 01, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The design (shape) of the bulkhead wall is such that it is possible for an excessive accumulation of shredded paper in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : As the knives rotate in the shredding chamber, it is possible to compress any build-up of shredded paper against the bulkhead wall, which generates friction and heat. The build-up and compression of excess shredded paper, combined with the friction-related heat build-up creates a potential fire risk. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The presence of a burning odour, or visible smoke; visual inspection of the cutting chamber may reveal dark colouration or blueing of metal components, which indicates excessive heat. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : The defect was identified in March, 2023 during pre-ship testing of a new MDS-4-33 build in our factory, at which time smoke was observed in the shredding chamber. Concurrent to this, on March 23, 2023, our Service team received a customer inquiry which cited the same condition of smoking in the shredding chamber, which reinforced the findings from the new build in our factory. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the design of the bulkhead wall allows the excessive build-up of shredded paper and potential for friction-heating, which can, in turn, cause a fire. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy program consists of a bulkhead wall retrofit kit, which includes the redesigned bulkhead wall and the associated items required for field installation. We will schedule the field installation with our customers, and the retrofits will be completed by Shred-Tech service technicians. All costs associated with installation of the retrofit will be at Shred-Tech’s expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The redesigned bulkhead wall is visibly different from the original bulkhead wall – the previous design has been removed from all bills of materials, and is no longer able to be installed on new builds. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The issue was identified in early March, 2023, on our production line – upon validation of the defect, a redesign of the bulkhead wall was completed and implemented. All new builds after March 24, 2023 have, and will be equipped with, the redesigned bulkhead wall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owner notifications are to be distributed pending completion of this submission, and approval of the draft Safety Recall Notice uploaded on this portal. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 24, 2023 – MAY 31, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Shred-Tech Corporation Submission Date : MAY 01, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-287 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Shred-Tech Corporation Address : 295 Pinebush Road Cambridge, Ontario 00 N1T 1B2 Company phone : 999-999-9999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 14 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 SHRED-TECH MDS-4-33 Descriptive Information : The defect was identified during operational testing of a new MDS-4-33 build in our factory. All MDS-4-33 models are included in this recall notice, and were produced between January 1, 2021 and March 1, 2023. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2021 – MAR 01, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The design (shape) of the bulkhead wall is such that it is possible for an excessive accumulation of shredded paper in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : As the knives rotate in the shredding chamber, it is possible to compress any build-up of shredded paper against the bulkhead wall, which generates friction and heat. The build-up and compression of excess shredded paper, combined with the friction-related heat build-up creates a potential fire risk. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The presence of a burning odour, or visible smoke; visual inspection of the cutting chamber may reveal dark colouration or blueing of metal components, which indicates excessive heat. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : Bulkhead Wall Component Description : Bulkhead wall and associated fittings Component Part Number : 610825 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : The defect was identified in March, 2023 during pre-ship testing of a new MDS-4-33 build in our factory, at which time smoke was observed in the shredding chamber. Concurrent to this, on March 23, 2023, our Service team received a customer inquiry which cited the same condition of smoking in the shredding chamber, which reinforced the findings from the new build in our factory. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the design of the bulkhead wall allows the excessive build-up of shredded paper and potential for frictionheating, which can, in turn, cause a fire. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy program consists of a bulkhead wall retrofit kit, which includes the redesigned bulkhead wall and the associated items required for field installation. We will schedule the field installation with our customers, and the retrofits will be completed by Shred-Tech service technicians. The vehicles included in this recall are covered under Shred- Tech’s warranty program, and, as such, all costs associated with installation of the retrofit will be at Shred-Tech’s expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The redesigned bulkhead wall is visibly different from the original bulkhead wall – the previous design has been removed from all bills of materials, and is no longer able to be installed on new builds. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The issue was identified in early March, 2023, on our production line – upon validation of the defect, a redesign of the bulkhead wall was completed and implemented. All new builds after March 24, 2023 have, and will be equipped with, the redesigned bulkhead wall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-287 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owner notifications are to be distributed pending completion of this submission, and approval of the draft Safety Recall Notice uploaded on this portal. Please note that Shred-Tech does not utilize dealers/ distributors for the sale of our trucks. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 24, 2023 – MAY 31, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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