Office Products
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Strip Cut Paper Shredder for Home and Office, CD/Credit Card Shredder, 3.4 Gallon Bin, Black
Best for: home offices needing basic document and media destruction
ASIN: B0C6LY36S1
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Brand: Amazon Basics
This compact shredder processes up to eight sheets of paper along with staples and small clips into narrow strips for basic security. It also handles individual CDs, DVDs, and non-metal credit cards through a dedicated slot. The unit includes an automatic shut-off feature to prevent motor overheating during extended use.
Key features
- Strip-cut paper shredder with P-2 security level; creates 0.24 inch wide strips
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards, one at a time (not suitable for metal credit cards)
- 3.4-gallon easy-empty bin
- 2.5 minute runtime / 15 minute cool down; auto shut off protects the motor from overheating
- Note: Please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Note: Amazon Basics quality tests every shredder before shipping it; you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder. Do not shred items like metallic credit cards.
- Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 13.54 x 13.98 inches (WxLxH)
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Price on Amazon
$35.99
Price as of Sep 5, 2026 9:14 AM UTC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can this shredder handle paper clips and staples?
Yes, the device is designed to shred up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time while including staples and small paper clips. It does not require manual removal of these fasteners before shredding.
Is it safe to shred metal credit cards with this unit?
No, the product specifications explicitly state that it is not suitable for metal credit cards. It can only destroy standard plastic CDs, DVDs, and credit cards one at a time.
What are the dimensions and weight of this shredder?
The unit measures 13.5 inches in length, 6.3 inches in width, and 13.7 inches in height. It weighs approximately 5.18 pounds.
How long can the shredder run before it needs to cool down?
The motor allows for a continuous runtime of 2.5 minutes, followed by a mandatory 15-minute cool-down period. An auto shut-off feature protects the motor from overheating during this cycle.
Specifications
| Model | S120-D US |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 3.4 gallons |
| Pack size | 1 |
| Dimensions | 13.5 inches × 6.3 inches × 13.7 Inches (5.18 pounds) |
| UPC | 840324407822 |
| EAN | 0840324407822 |
| ASIN | B0C6LY36S1 |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Category | Office Products |
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September 5, 2026
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