3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard

Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators

Date of Recall
2022-12-08

CPSC Release Number
23-064

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 516,500 (In addition, about 3,560 were sold in Canada)

Importer
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota

Sold By
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.

Problem/Hazard
A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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, and 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.

Remedy
Refund

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