Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 18135 · Apr 3, 2018 · 3M Company
395,000
units affected
395,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18135
- Date
- Apr 3, 2018
- Company
- 3M Company
- Units affected
- 395,000
- Product
- Scotch™ thermal laminators
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Scotch thermal laminators that are white with teal accents. They are used to laminate documents such as artwork and photos. The laminators have "Scotch" printed on the front. They measure 14 inches by 3.8 inches by 2.75 inches. The model number TL901C is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. Only laminators with model number TL901C and teal accents are included in the recall. The two side ends, the bottom and the reverse switch on top of the laminators are teal.
What can happen
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 3M has received 10 reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- J.A. Riollano and Sam's Club stores in Puerto Rico and online at Amazon.com from July 2015 through March 2018 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scotch™ thermal laminators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn 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.