Product Recall Number: 18-135
Why was Scotch™ thermal laminators recalled?
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-135
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-04-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Scotch™ thermal laminators
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.
Hazard Description: The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 395,000 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.
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.
Importers: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed