Young children are interested in imitating adult activities, and children may try to activate the shredder when an adult is not present. This puts children at risk of injury. Injuries can occur even when an adult is supervising a child. Children’s fingers can be pulled into the paper shredding mechanism if they don’t let the paper go. |
Never allow children to operate a paper shredder, even under adult supervision. Injuries can still occur. The pull force of the shredder can draw a child’s fingers into the shredding mechanism. | |
CPSC offers the following safety tips when using a paper shredder:
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