CPSC recall 27-024 · Announced October 15, 2026 · 3M Company · Last updated October 16, 2026

Is my Scotch thermal laminator recalled?

Yes, if the sticker on the bottom says TL1302Z. On October 15, 2026, CPSC announced 3M’s recall of about 53,634 Scotch™ thermal laminators (recall 27-024), sold on Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for $44–$56. They can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 3M has received 63 reports of smoking, melting or overheating, including five fires and one minor property-damage report. No injuries have been reported. Stop using it and unplug it, then follow the refund steps in the official CPSC notice: register with 3M, cut the power cord, and upload a photo. 3M mails a refund check.

Last updated: October 16, 2026 · Source: CPSC recall 27-024

Model

TL1302Z only

Units

~53,634

Remedy

Refund by check

Incidents

63 reports / 5 fires / 0 injuries

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How to tell if your laminator is recalled

CPSC describes a light gray/white laminator with gray accents and the word “Scotch” printed in gray on the front. The laminating slot is about 13 inches wide, and the carrying handle is on the right side when viewed from the front. The model number TL1302Z is on the sticker on the bottom and on the packaging.

• TL1302Z: recalled (CPSC 27-024).
• TL1302X: not recalled. 3M says this model “is not subject to any recalls.”
• TL1302 (no letter): covered by a separate 3M recall with its own form. Check 3M’s recall page.

CPSC did not publish UPCs for this recall. Photos: see CPSC’s notice.

Hazard and incidents

CPSC: “The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”

CPSC: “The firm has received 63 reports of the laminators smoking, melting and overheating, including five reports of the laminators catching fire and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.”

How to get a refund

CPSC: “Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled thermal laminators immediately and contact 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online recall registration form, confirm that their laminator is included in the recall and upload a photograph of the laminator with the unplugged power cord cut. The refund, in the form of a check, will be mailed to the consumer upon receipt of the completed form and confirmation that the laminator’s power cord has been cut.”

For the registration form and exact instructions, use the link in the official CPSC recall notice. In summary:

1. Stop using the laminator and unplug it.
2. Confirm the bottom sticker says TL1302Z.
3. Register through 3M’s online recall form (linked from the CPSC notice).
4. Cut the unplugged power cord.
5. Upload a photo of the laminator with the cut cord. 3M’s recall page (where the form is embedded) emails you an 8-digit case number; write it on the bottom of the unit and take two photos: the bottom with the sticker, case number and cut cord, and a close-up of the sticker and case number.
6. 3M mails a refund check after it confirms the cord was cut.
7. Dispose of the laminator under your local and state electronics recycling rules.

Can’t take a photo? 3M’s recall page lists a phone option as an alternative. CPSC lists 3M’s toll-free number as 800-772-4337 (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday). No receipt? Proof of purchase is requested if available but not required; 3M says eligible laminators will still be refunded. Keep the laminator and cut cord until 3M confirms receipt of your photos.

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Official sources

• CPSC 27-024: 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard (Oct. 15, 2026) — Checked: October 16, 2026
• 3M / Scotch TL1302Z laminator recall page — Checked: October 16, 2026

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