Reported Dec 8, 2022
3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard
3M Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators
- Amount recalled
- About 516,500 (In addition, about 3,560 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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