Fellowes Powershred 99Ci Cross-Cut Paper Shredder 18-Sheet
- 18 sheets per pass, cross cut
- 5/32 x 1-1/2 inch particles
- 30 minutes max continuous run time
- 9 gallon pull-out bin, LED bin-full light
- Staples, cards, clips, CDs and DVDs shred too
- SafeSense stops when hands touch the opening
- 100% Jam-Proof feed
- 62.1 dB listed noise level
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavy office shredder for daily stacks that also takes discs and cards, with a hand sensor for safety. Its weight and tall body make it a fixed station under a desk, not something to carry around.
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ASIN: B000YGO7HWModel: 3229901Category: Paper Shredders
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Overview
Shredding stacked mail, statements and old discs in one session is the job for the Fellowes Powershred, a corded cross-cut machine with a jam-proof feed. A hand sensor stops the blades on contact, and shreds collect in a pull-out bin with a full light.
Offices and busy households get high sheet counts per pass, disc shredding and a long duty cycle with jam protection. The machine is heavy and tall, so plan a permanent spot near the desk.
Who it's for
Small offices, home businesses and families with regular paperwork will use its capacity. Occasional shredders or tight apartments with no room for a tall bin should look at a smaller desktop unit.
Pros and cons
- Jam-proof feed for large stacks
- Shreds CDs, DVDs and credit cards
- SafeSense hand sensor stops blades
- Pull-out bin with full indicator
- Heavy, hard to move between rooms
- Tall body needs floor space
- Cool-down time not listed
- Sheet capacity spec conflicts with description
Performance notes
Throughput depends on the sheet limit per pass and the duty cycle, after which the motor needs a rest. The jam-proof feed and the hand sensor both act at the opening, so feeding within the rating avoids stalls, and the bin light signals when shreds start to back up.
Specifications
| Brand | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Model | 3229901 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 36.4 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 17.3 × 11.4 × 25.2 inches |
| Particle size | 5/32 x 1 1/2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bin capacity | 9 gallons |
| Sheet capacity | 18 sheets |
| Noise level | 62 dB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black Gray |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Cut type | Cross Cut |
| Safety features | SafeSense hand sensor |
| Run time | Up to 30 minutes |
| Bin indicator | LED bin-full |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Fellowes 99Ci shred CDs, DVDs and credit cards?
Yes. Fellowes lists staples, credit cards, paper clips, CDs/DVDs and junk mail alongside paper.
Why does the Fellowes 99Ci spec table show 34 sheets?
The standard sheet capacity field reads 34, but the description and title both state 18 sheets per pass. Plan on 18.
What does SafeSense do on the Fellowes 99Ci?
SafeSense Technology stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening.
Is the Fellowes 99Ci easy to move around?
It weighs 36.4 pounds and stands 25.19 inches high. The specs tag it as portable, but at that weight it works better as a fixed station.