3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23064 · Dec 8, 2022 · 3M Company
516,500
units affected
516,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23064
- Date
- Dec 8, 2022
- Company
- 3M Company
- Units affected
- 516,500
- Product
- Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Scotch thermal laminators that are light gray/white in color with gray accents with the following model numbers: TL1302, TL1302VP, TL1302EF, and TL1302KIT. The laminators have "Scotch" printed on front. The laminating slot is approximately 13 inches wide and the machine has a carrying handle on the right side. The model number and device serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. The sticker on all devices includes only the model "number" TL1302 without letters.
What can happen
A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scotch tl1302 thermal laminators?
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.
What is the hazard?
A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.