3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2022-12-08. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 516,500Units
2022-12-08Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Scotch thermal laminators that are light gray/white in color with gray accents with the following model numbers: TL1302, TL1302VP, TL1302EF, and TL1302KIT. The laminators have "Scotch" printed on front. The laminating slot is approximately 13 inches wide and the machine has a carrying handle on the right side. The model number and device serial number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. The sticker on all devices includes only the model "number" TL1302 without letters.
- The hazard
- A safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- 3M has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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