Black & Decker CC2000 20 sheet crosscut paper shredder convenient lightweight counter top design black

by Black & Decker

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.4 x 13.8 inches ; 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CCX2EQ
• Item model number: CC2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 17, 2008

Product Description

Black & Decker's own Identity Theft Buster™ Junk Mail Shredder. This powerful crosscut shredder shreds an impressive 20 sheets (10 folded) in one pass - all in a compact countertop design. Also shreds CDs, DVDs and credit cards. Features a lightweight easy empty bin and an ultra quiet 65 dB motor in a sharp looking slick black with silver accents. Lifetime cutter warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact and powerful!, February 28, 2009

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Sarah R. (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker CC2000 20 sheet crosscut paper shredder convenient lightweight counter top design black (Office Product)

I agree completely with the first reviewer.

I was a little wary of a shredder marketed as an "identity theft buster" because it doesn't sound very professional, but I'm pleasantly surprised with this little machine. It feels sturdy and well-made, has a very powerful motor, and cuts stuff into very small cross-cut pieces. I've now cleaned out my filing cabinets and shredded credit cards and data DVDs with no problems whatsoever.

Negatives: The shredder opening is only 6", so you have to fold a letter-size sheet in half to make it fit, and the waste basket is very small, so you have to empty it frequently if you do a lot of shredding. Although the front of the waste basket is about 9 or 10 inches high, the *sides* and rear of the basket are only about 5 inches high, so the outside appearance is deceptive. The real measurements of the bin are about 8" deep x 8.5" across x 5" high. It's easy to empty (one handed, really), but you have to remember to do it.

One more thing to mention is that the slot is pretty deep, and you have to push papers pretty far down in order for it to start shredding. You get used to it pretty quickly, and on the plus side your fingers can't possibly fit in the slot and get near the blades.

Overall I am *very* pleased with this machine, since I was looking for motor quality and sturdiness more than anything else. I shopped around for other shredders and found most of the more popular brands in this price range felt quite a bit more flimsy. I might even have bought this shredder at full price, though I was happier finding it on sale at Target for sixty bucks about six weeks ago.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk - Serious design flaws, October 11, 2009

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Shawn Rios - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker CC2000 20 sheet crosscut paper shredder convenient lightweight counter top design black (Office Product)

This shredder jams constantly. The design is lousy. It appears practically empty when full. You open the drawer and confetti flies everywhere, because the drawer is actually a small fraction of what you see on the front of the machine. The opening is less than 8 1/2 inches, so everything has to be folded. This is a great time waster and a big piece of junk!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powers through junk mail, February 25, 2009

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R. North (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CC2000 20 sheet crosscut paper shredder convenient lightweight counter top design black (Office Product)

I bought this shredder as a replacement for a diamond cut shredder (which jammed and died). This shredder is amazing. It shreds everything with ease. I've shredded junk mail still in the envelope, CDs, and credit cards. The motor barely slows down even on big jobs. Two small gripes to be aware of before you purchase. First, the throat is made for junk mail which means you can't put a typical 8.5 x 11 page in without folding it in half. This really isn't a big deal though since it can do 20 pages (or 10 folded in half). Second, the bin is deceptively small. Make sure you open the bin after you buy the shredder to get an idea of the size. It is pretty easy to fill it so full you have problems removing it. The bin pulls from the front, you don't lift off the top, so if you overfill the shredder it can be a real pain to get the bin out. That said, those are two REALLY minor gripes in light of how great a deal this shredder is.