CPSC2004-11-09
CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators
General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.
Hazard
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
Sold at
Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260.
Affected count
About 34,600
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GBC at (800) 541-0094 between 8 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.gbcoffice.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-General-Binding-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Pouch-Laminators-Don't want to check this manually?
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