Office shredder · Fellowes
Fellowes Powershred 79Ci
A cross-cut shredder rated P-4, taking 16 sheets per pass.
Documented by 2016 (manual dated Oct 2016) · Status current (source, as of Oct 14, 2026)
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At a glance
Pros
- P-4 security suits confidential documents such as bank statements and tax forms assets.fellowes.com
- Runs 20 minutes before it needs to cool down assets.fellowes.com
- The manufacturer lists part numbers for its waste bags and oil Supplies
Considerations
- Small 6 gal bin needs frequent emptying assets.fellowes.com
Written by OfficeRated from the sourced specifications above, using the same fixed rules for every model and brand (how these are written). Not a score or a ranking, and not taken from customer reviews.
Specifications
| Brand | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Model | Powershred 79Ci |
| Cut type | Cross-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-4 |
| Sheets per pass | 16 |
| Bin capacity | 6 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | 20 on / 30 off |
| Auto-feed | No |
| Suited to | Office |
| Maker's use tag | Small office |
| Made in | Not stated |
| Warranty | Cutting blades 5 years (parts per manual) (source) |
“n/a” means the source didn't state it.
Supplies
Supplies
| Photo | Type | Part # | Product | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Waste bags | 36052 | Fellowes Powershred 7 Gallon Waste Bags · 100 bags Image: Fellowes | fellowes.com |
 | Shredder oil | 35250 | Fellowes Powershred Shredder Oil · 12 oz bottle Image: Fellowes | fellowes.com |
 | Lubricant sheets | 4015501 | Fellowes Powershred Performance+ Lubricant Sheets · 10 sheets Image: Fellowes | fellowes.com |
Part numbers as listed by Fellowes for this model (checked Oct 18, 2026). Links go to the manufacturer; no prices shown. All shredder supplies →
Track record
| Brand recalls & BBB | Fellowes company profile: recall and BBB summary → |
|---|---|
| Independent tests | None found for this exact model yet |
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