Paper Shredder

Aurora 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder with Basket featuring Overload/Overheat Protection, Auto Start, and Manual Reverse to Clear Paper Jams

User Reviews about Aurora AS890C 8 Sheet Crosscut Paper Credit Card Shredder with Basket

This is an edited review. Originally, I rated it only one star when it jammed after I'd had it only 3 months. I found the owner's manual this morning with unjamming instructions in the troubleshooting setion, recommending forcing an index card through the shredder to unjam the auto switch. I didn't have an index card handy, so I used a blank 81/2x11 report cover. It worked great. It now works well but I think I'll limit it to less than 8 sheets in the future. -- Jammed but easy to recover

I searched the net for a shredder with steel blades and found the manufacturers site for this Aurora AS890C. Amazon sold it. Received it in about three days, and it works excellent. My last shredder had blades made of aluminum; they bent and jammed. This was the cheapest shredder I found with steel blades. It is as advertised. -- Excellent

When my old shredder stopped running I looked for an inexpensive replacement for use at home where my shredding needs are modest. The Aurora AS890C meets my needs well. It has a sleek and attractive appearance and just the right size to tuck next to my desk. I found its cross cut shredding to be quick and efficient. Advertised to be able to shred up to 8 sheets at once, I found that anything over 4 sheets seemed to put a strain on the motor but the unit did do its job. Most of the time I found it easier to fold the paper I am shredding since shredding a single 8.5" x 11" sheet requires one to carefully align the sheet to make sure the auto start feature works correctly, a minor inconvenience. Though the product claims to be able to shred papers containing staples the detailed instructions caution that doing so could shorten the shredders life. The instructions also recommend not shredding anything that contains adhesive such as labels or envelopes. The idea of shredding unsolicited mail offers all at once as some reviewers have claimed surely will lead to operational trouble down the road. In summary a good shredder for occasional use at home. -- Good economical home shredder