The laminator can overheats, posing a fire hazard due to a faulty safety feature
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves the Scotch thermal laminators that are light gray/white in color with gray accents with the following model numbers
- TL1302
- TL1302VP
- TL1302EF
- TL1302KIT
The laminators have “Scotch” printed on front. The laminating slot is approximately 13 inches wide and the machine has a carrying handle on the right side.
The model number and device serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. The sticker on all devices includes only the model “number” TL1302 without letters.
Incidents/Injuries
3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Name of Product: Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators
Recall Date: December 8, 2022
Recall Number: 23-064
Hazard: A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
Sold At: Walmart, Staples, Costco and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and Staples.com from April 2014 through October 2022 for between $35 and $90.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund and instructions on how to properly dispose of the laminator. Consumers should fill out the online recall registration form. 3M will then email the consumer directly to request additional information and inform consumers of how to properly dispose of the laminator.
Units: About 516,500 (In addition, about 3,560 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302-laminator-recall/ or online at www.scotchbrand.com and click on “TL1302 Laminator Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
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