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3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

Recall date 10/15/2026 · Recall number 27024

Not an official recall notice and may be delayed. Confirm with the manufacturer or the agency.

Recalled Scotch™ Thermal Laminator model number TL1302Z
Recalled Scotch™ Thermal Laminator model number TL1302Z
  • Recalled Scotch™ Thermal Laminator package
Recall date
10/15/2026
Units
About 53,634
Remedy
Refund
Made in
China

Hazard

The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What to do (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.

Consumer contact: 3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/ or www.scotchbrand.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.

Recalled products

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.

Details

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.
Sold at
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
Importer
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
Official notice on CPSC.gov

Frequently asked questions

Why was the Scotch™ Thermal Laminators recalled?
The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have the Scotch™ Thermal Laminators?
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...
How many units were recalled?
About 53,634 units, made in China.
Where was it sold?
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
Have there been any 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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API · Last updated 10/15/2026