CPSC2025-10-23
3M Scotch Thermal Laminator model TL909-50 recalled for overheating and burn hazard
3M Scotch Thermal Laminator recalled for overheating risk
The Scotch Thermal Laminator model TL909-50 may overheat during use, creating a burn hazard. This affects units sold between August 2024 and September 2025 with specific serial numbers. No injuries have been reported.
- Unplug the laminator immediately and stop using it.
- Check your serial number (on the sticker on the bottom) — only units between 2406000001 and 2501001920 are affected.
- Contact 3M Company for a full refund; you'll need to submit a short form, photo of the unplugged machine with the power cord cut, and mail in the form.
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Hazard
The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled laminators and contact the 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out a short form, confirm that their laminator is included in the recall, and upload a photograph of the machine with the unplugged power cord cut. The refund will come in the form of a check mailed to the consumer upon receipt of the completed form and confirmation that the machine's power cord has been cut.
Who it affects
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
In-store and online at Office Depot, Office Smart and School Specialty, Inc. from August 2024 through September 2025 for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 13,440
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Scotch™ brand TL909-50 thermal laminator
Consumer contact
3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email through the "Contact Us" link on the Scotch Brand Website at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/contact-us/ or online at https://www.scotchbrand.com/laminatorrecallTL909-50/ or www.scotchbrand.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/3M-Company-Recalls-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-OverheatingDon't want to check this manually?
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