3M Scotch Thermal Laminator model TL909-50 recalled for overheating and burn hazard
What this means
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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The agency's original wording
The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/3M-Company-Recalls-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-OverheatingWant us to check the next one for you?
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