3M recalls Scotch thermal laminators over risk of overheating and fire
The Scotch model TL1302Z laminators can overheat, which poses a fire hazard, and the company has received reports of them smoking, melting and catching fire, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using and unplug the laminator right away, then fill out the online recall form at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/ to get a full refund by check. You will need to upload a photo of the laminator with its power cord cut, and then dispose of it following local and state electronics recycling laws.
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Recall details
- Product
- Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
- Hazard
- The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- 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.
- Units
- About 53,634
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- October 15, 2026
- Recall date
- October 15, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves the Scotch™ thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on the front. The laminating slot is approximately 13 inches wide, and the machine has a carrying handle on the right side of the machine when viewing from the front. The model number TL1302Z is located on the sticker on the bottom of the laminator and can also be found on the product packaging.
- Hazard
- The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- 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 at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/, 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. Consumers should dispose of the recalled laminator in accordance with local and state laws governing electronics recycling. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- 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.
- Number of units
- About 53,634
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
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