Ratings & Reviews for Fellowes 18 -Sheet Cross-cut Paper Shredder

Could shred metal

I wouod not recommend shredding sheets of metal with this thing but it is tough! We replaced our long loved and abused office shredder with this thing and have had 0 issues with it. It doesn't skip a beat when you put 18 sheets in it and it has lights on it that tells you how much if a load its under. Wouod highly recommend this product.

Excellent Product from Excellent Manufacturer

I purchased this as a replacement for my former Fellows shredder. It works fantastic as expected from this manufacturer. It is used constantly in my home office to ensure privacy and protection of important documents. I would highly recommend this product. It is truly the best shredder i have ever owned or used. i have recommended this unit to all of my personal and professional contacts. I have been a loyal FELLOWS customer for many years and that relationship will continue. GREAT PRODUCT, GREA...

Not so quite

Worked quietly for 2 months and less than 400 sheets of paper. It is now making grinding noise and right at the end sounds like somethings breaking inside. Also, I now have to push the paper in by applying some force, whereas before I just dropped the paper in. Not sure, perhaps a not fully QC'd unit? I mean other reviews rave about it!

Simply the Best

We purchased the exact same one as we had that finally stopped working after 10 years. We really used the last one every day. We have been amazed to the fact it just kept going.

Problem with using shredder bags?

Is there a proper way to line the pull-out bin with a shredder bag? It doesn't seem to fit securely and is loose around the bin.

One tough shredder

This is a very tough shredder. I accidentally put in my metal credit card in there, and it did get stuck but I was able to get that thing out without any damage to the shredder. I would highly recommend this 99CI Fellowes shredder. It is heavy duty and have server me well over the years.

Love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for our home office. After burning up several other brands, we decided to try this one. It has worked perfectly. Strongly recommend for anyone needing something for legal & medical shredding. We've never had a problem.

Great Shredder

Purchased for small office. Great performance at a great price. Pleased with purchase!

JUNK! several issues right out of the box

I've had several Fellowes shredders over the years but this one is just not functional. Isues are, first, it runs continuously. will not stop for any reason other than powering off, overheating or safety switch activation. Second, will shut down after only 2 to 3 minutes of running with the overheating light illuminated and will not turn back on for at least 20 minutes. Third, the safety switch is so tight that a single sheet of paper will not feed through. I need to use at least 5 sheets to mak...

question

would i be able to use lubricant sheets instead of the oil?

GREAT SHREDDER

I have several Fellowes Shredders and they always live up to my expectations. I have had others in the past that I was dissatisfied with but the FELLOWES beats them all hands down. It is fairly quiet and jam proof so far. Shreds everything I have put through it so far. I really like the Shredder very much. My son purchased my first one for me and told me it was the best. He has several also. I found it to be excellent.

Unacceptable bin

The machine is excellent and of top quality except the bin. Although the bin door is plastic, the bin itself is cardboard. Yes, I said cardboard. This design is beneath the name & reputation of Fellowes. It's like buying a Ferrari car that comes with wooden wheels of a Stagecoach.

Unopened Junk Mail!

Exactly what I needed! I want to shred junk mail without opening it. It chewed it up like it was nothing! It was much quieter than the one I replaced, which had died.

But for the paper basket and plug

This purchase was a replacement of one I owned since 2007. The new one works quieter and is equally as efficient; however, the paper basket is made of plastic corrugated. While lighter it does not push in as nicely as the old one. I chose to insert and use the old basket and it works perfectly. In my opinion, the manufacturer got cheap. Additionally, I like the old electrical cord that could be disconnected at the shredder not only at the plug. The new one is permanently connected to the shredde...

So Far So Good

So far, it is great, I just received it, but our HR loves theirs so I have high hopes. I was afraid when I opened it, it was going to be to big, but it fits perfectly with room to spare. I am excited to put it through the paces.

Fellowes CPi

T,he Fellowes shredder is exactly what I needed in my home - its a great size, has cross cut, safety and easily moveable around when needed. I recommend this shredder to anyone needed to destroy securely any documents.

Great Shredder

Perfect size for the office, works great.

Fellowes 99ci Purchase

I've used the shredder for about two weeks and shredded approximately 15 bags of material. Shredder performs admirably, overall. I did have a couple of jams which I contribute to possibly placing too much material in the shredder. Probably suggest less than 18 pages, although it will handle this amount. The container bin is poorly made. It works but could be so much better made. Looks like the corrugated material from post office boxes, therefore the 3 stars in this area. Shreds cd's, small pape...

Great Shredder

I'm used to a smaller less industrial shredder. This one checks all the boxes. Small yet powerful, large basket, safe.