Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder Returning to Aldi
Aldi can be a good place to purchase office supplies. The retailer offers a rotating selection that includes shelving, organizers, laminators, charging stations, surge protectors, and even paper shredders.
According to our records, Aldi sold a Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder from 2017 to 2020. Based on many reader comments we received, that older model shredder wasn’t apparently very good. Most complaints had to do with the shredder clogging or not turning on.
Now, Aldi is selling a redesigned Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder the week of December 24th, 2025. This year’s model looks nothing like the old version.
What We Know:
The Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder cost $29.99 in 2025. That’s cheaper than the old model, which sold for between $34.99 and $39.99, depending on the year. The 2025 price is on the lower end compared to other cross cut shredders on Amazon.
This is an Aldi Find, which means it’s in stores for just a short time. Each store should get one shipment, and after that sells out, it’s gone unless Aldi decides to bring it back later. Aldi does not offer online ordering for this product if it’s out of stock at your local store.
This is sold under the Pembrook brand. That’s not a company. Rather, it’s the name Aldi puts on many of its office supplies, which it sources from various suppliers.
The shredder is white and comes with your choice of a blue lid or a white lid.
Here’s more info, according to Aldi:
- Features cross-cut ability with sharp blades to cut paper
- Shredder has a 4-sheet capacity
- Includes 1.6-gallon waste bin with transparent window
What We Don’t Know:
We have not yet used the Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder, so we don’t know how well it works. We also don’t know yet if it comes with any kind of warranty. We write open threads like this one to give readers a landing spot to talk about Aldi products.
Do you have experience with the Pembrook Cross Cut Paper Shredder? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Thanks for the heads up on the shredder.
I saw this shredder at my Aldi Tuesday evening, right after they put it on the shelf. I didn’t read the packaging or buy it because I want to check first with my local waste company to see if they accept shredded paper.
Since this 2025 model costs less than previous models, I can’t see it as a better shredder. Will be interesting to see.
The warranty is three years
Thanks for the info!
I bought one last year. I love it because it does a great job as a light-duty cross shredder and is small so can be tucked away nicely. Very small bin so if you shred a lot, requires you to empty the bin frequently. Stops when the bin is full. No jams thus far but I typically run no more than 3 sheets of regular weight paper through it at a time. I plan to buy another one for a different place in the home.
Got one home today and it’s going back. The power indicator was unlit and the shredder didn’t work. I reseated the cutting unit and it worked. And then it didn’t. Couldn’t get it going. I pressed the trip switch several times but still unable to get it going. Too bad, because I liked the size of the unit and the cross cut shred.
I just brought this home from Aldi. I plugged it in, nothing happened. I tried several other outlets, it won’t power on. It’s going back to Aldi. Usuallly Aldi products are great. This, not so much.
So I got this product and it only seems to work in my wall outlet (in my bathroom of all places) but not my electrical strip which is in my home office area. Kind of frustrating but it does work.
managed to get a few pages before it kicked the bucket. What a piece of junk.
Yep, just arrived back home from Aldi with the new Pembrook Shredder. It turns on, but doesn’t work. I tried the other user’s fix and plugged it straight into the wall outlet, but still got nothing. Looks like I have to go back.
Overheat cut out after only a couple of sheets
Just off to return it to store
My comments echo all of the above. Taking it back asap.
Similar experience, initially didn’t turn on and noticed some paper strips stuck in teeth. Cleared and then worked (and then didn’t-after one sheet of paper) cleared everything again and nothing, no power, no movement. Piece of junk!
Bought it Sunday, shredded three pieces of paper (one at a time) and it stopped working. Very, very disappointing.
So far, so good! Very pleased with the performance! I highly recommend.