Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators

A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard. sold at Walmart, Staples, Costco and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and Staples.com from April 2014 – October 2022 for $35 to $90.

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Recalled Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminator

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Affected model numbers

TL1302 TL1302VP TL1302EF

Why it was recalled

A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 516,500 (In addition, about 3,560 were sold in Canada)

Made inChina

Sold atWalmart, Staples, Costco and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and Staples.com

Sales periodApril 2014 – October 2022

Price$35 to $90

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-772-4337

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Recall page

www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302-laminator-recall

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