CPSC2022-12-08
3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
Hazard
A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 516,500 (In addition, about 3,560 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/3M-Recalls-Scotch-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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