Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn
Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn recalled?
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund. 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 and click on “TL901C-T Laminator Recall” for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Scotch™ thermal laminators
- Company
- 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 395,000 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
- 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.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- 3M has received 10 reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.