3M is recalling about 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators in the United and an addition 130 in in Canada.
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
3M has received 10 reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Scotch thermal laminators that are white with teal accents. They’re 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a refund, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise.
For more information, call 3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.ScotchBrand.com and click on TL901C-T Laminator Recall.
For details on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
