Fellowes Powershred 225Ci Cross-Cut Paper Shredder 22-Sheet
- 22 sheets per pass in a single feed
- 5/32 x 1-1/2 inch cross-cut particles
- 16-gallon pull-out bin with LED full indicator
- Continuous duty motor, built for non-stop shredding
- Staples, clips, cards and discs accepted besides paper
- 93 lb commercial build on casters
- 2-year product warranty, lifetime on cutters
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A strong fit for a shared office that shreds stacks of mail, cards and discs every day; it is heavy and floor-standing, so it suits a fixed corner, not a desktop.
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ASIN: B002M819JOModel: 3825001Category: Paper Shredders
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Overview
Office managers handling daily paper volume get a commercial cross-cut machine from Fellowes that also takes staples, paper clips, credit cards and discs. A jam-proof feed protects each run, and SafeSense stops the blades when a hand touches the paper opening.
Jam-proof operation and a motor rated for nonstop work let a shared office feed it all day without waiting. Its heavy, wheeled body and large bin need a spot on the floor beside a desk, and the security level is not stated anywhere in the listing.
Who it's for
Made for a workroom where several people feed sensitive paperwork through one machine. A person who shreds a few envelopes a week in a tight apartment will find it oversized.
Pros and cons
- Accepts staples, paper clips and credit cards
- Shreds CDs and DVDs too
- Jam-proof feed for uninterrupted runs
- SafeSense halts cutting at hand contact
- Heavy unit, hard to carry upstairs
- Security level rating not listed
- Sheet count differs between listing fields
- Footprint dimensions in the listing look wrong
Performance notes
Throughput depends on staying within the sheet limit per pass, since overfeeding is what the jam-proof system guards against. The continuous duty rating means a long session ends when the bin fills, and the indicator light signals when to empty it. SafeSense pauses cutting whenever a hand touches the opening.
Specifications
| Brand | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Model | 3825001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 93 pounds |
| Particle size | 5/32 x 1-1/2 inch |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bin capacity | 16 gallons |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Metal, Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Manual, sample oil, five bags, casters |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Cut type | Cross Cut |
| Operation mode | Automatic |
| Bin type | Pull-Out |
| Safety features | SafeSense hand-contact stop |
| Jam protection | 100% jam proof |
| Bin indicator | LED bin-full indicator |
| Motor | Continuous duty |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Fellowes Powershred 225Ci need setup before use?
The listing does not describe setup steps. It ships with casters, a manual, sample oil and five bags, and runs on corded electric power.
Can the Powershred 225Ci shred credit cards and CDs?
Yes. Fellowes names staples, credit cards, paper clips, CDs/DVDs and junk mail.
Is the 225Ci a strip-cut shredder?
No. It is a cross-cut machine that turns paper into short particles instead of long strips.
Will the 225Ci handle long shredding sessions?
Yes. Its motor carries a continuous duty rating, so extended runs are what it is built for.