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product_id: 587771176
title: "Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with Overheat Protection, Black (New Model)"
brand: "amazon basics"
price: "$260.30"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Amazon Basics"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/587771176-amazon-basics-12-sheet-cross-cut-paper-and-credit-card
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Overheat auto-shutdown 12-sheet cross-cut precision 5-gallon large capacity bin Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with Overheat Protection, Black (New Model)

**Brand:** amazon basics
**Price:** $260.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Secure your secrets, shred with confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with Overheat Protection, Black (New Model) by amazon basics
- **How much does it cost?** $260.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/587771176-amazon-basics-12-sheet-cross-cut-paper-and-credit-card)

## Best For

- amazon basics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon basics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Spacious 5-Gallon Bin:** Less frequent emptying means more shredding time and less hassle—perfect for busy professionals.
- • **Smart Overheat Protection:** Runs 9 minutes nonstop with automatic cool-down and shutdown to protect the motor and extend lifespan.
- • **Powerful 12-Sheet Capacity:** Effortlessly shreds up to 12 sheets at once, plus staples and small paper clips—boost your office efficiency.
- • **Security-Level P-3 Cross-Cut:** Shreds paper & credit cards into ultra-secure 0.2 x 1.2 inch pieces for peace of mind.
- • **User-Friendly Controls & Indicators:** 4-mode switch with LED status lights keeps you in control and informed—no guesswork, just smooth shredding.

## Overview

The Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder delivers professional-grade security with P-3 level shredding, handling up to 12 sheets and credit cards in one go. Its smart overheat protection ensures durability during heavy use, while the large 5-gallon bin minimizes interruptions. Compact yet powerful, this shredder is designed for busy professionals who demand efficiency and peace of mind in document disposal.

## Description

An desertcart Brand

Review: Great shredder easy to put together and fix - I'd say for it's very first use it did great! It's very small and compact, its very efficient for its size. Incredibly easy to assemble, literally two pieces and nothing requires screwing in. Its a little noisy but nothing out of the ordinary, it's a paper shredder lol. I'd say it's pretty durable especially because our first day of having it we shredded 6 trash bags of paper shreds! So it works really well and I surprisingly didnt fry the motor. 10/10 very nice for the prize and size. If something happens to our current shredder i'd probably just buy this one again. The only con is that if you have a bad enough paper jam you might need to disassemble it because the forward and reverse option dont work when it jams. Disassembly is super easy. But if you take the front cover off, there's three things you need to make sure at lined up before you screw it back together. You line up the LED lights to the holes on front, and there's another small piece that goes to the on/off switch, that also needs to be lined up, and of course the shredder. It's easy. Hard to mess up. Highly recommend
Review: Very good and great price - Very good Iused this every day for a week And no issues i love it

## Features

- Cross-cut paper and credit card shredder cuts material into approximate 0.2 x 1.2 inches (5 x 30 mm) pieces; meets security level P-3 standards
- Shreds up to 12 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, also can shred credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards), staples, and small paper clips
- 9 minute runtime and 30 minute cool down; if unit goes over max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on, overheat and overload; 5 gallon bin reduces empty frequency
- Quality tested: As part of desertcart Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder, and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Product dimensions: 7.87 x 13.15 x 16.54 inches (WxLxH)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C6LZG69W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1 in Shredders |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (72,674) |
| Date First Available | November 28, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 12.6 pounds |
| Item model number | C262-C US |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C262-C US |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.15 x 7.87 x 16.54 inches |
| Size | 12 Sheet |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Amazon Basics
- **Capacity:** 5 Gallons
- **Color:** Black
- **Cut Type:** Cross Cut
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Shredding Paper, Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Staples, Shredding Paper Clips

## Images

![Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with Overheat Protection, Black (New Model) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ehpZVKu8L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shredder easy to put together and fix
*by A***Y on February 18, 2026*

I'd say for it's very first use it did great! It's very small and compact, its very efficient for its size. Incredibly easy to assemble, literally two pieces and nothing requires screwing in. Its a little noisy but nothing out of the ordinary, it's a paper shredder lol. I'd say it's pretty durable especially because our first day of having it we shredded 6 trash bags of paper shreds! So it works really well and I surprisingly didnt fry the motor. 10/10 very nice for the prize and size. If something happens to our current shredder i'd probably just buy this one again. The only con is that if you have a bad enough paper jam you might need to disassemble it because the forward and reverse option dont work when it jams. Disassembly is super easy. But if you take the front cover off, there's three things you need to make sure at lined up before you screw it back together. You line up the LED lights to the holes on front, and there's another small piece that goes to the on/off switch, that also needs to be lined up, and of course the shredder. It's easy. Hard to mess up. Highly recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good and great price
*by A***8 on February 19, 2026*

Very good Iused this every day for a week And no issues i love it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact, Reliable, and Surprisingly Powerful
*by H***. on January 11, 2026*

This paper shredder turned out to be exactly what I needed. Despite its compact size, it delivers impressive performance. It can handle up to 8 sheets at a time without slowing down, and it even shreds credit cards with no trouble. The cross‑cut design gives me real peace of mind, since the pieces are small enough that no one could realistically reassemble them to steal personal information. Using it couldn’t be easier. Just plug it in, feed the paper, and it gets straight to work. There’s no complicated setup or learning curve — it’s a simple, efficient tool that does its job well. If you’re looking for a space‑saving shredder that offers strong security and everyday convenience, this one is a great choice.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Amazon Basics Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 12 Sheet (New Model), Black
- Amazon Basics Paper Shredder Sharpening and Lubricant Sheets - Pack of 24
- Fellowes Powershred Performance Shredder Oil, 12 oz. Extended Nozzle Bottle (35250) (Pack of 1)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*