Skip to main content
CriticalCPSCcpsc-9470FIRE OR BURN

3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Walmart, Staples, Costco And Other Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com, Amazon.com And Staples.com From April 2014 Through October 2022 For Between $35 And $90. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9470.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9470.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Walmart, Staples, Costco And Other Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com, Amazon.com And Staples.com From April 2014 Through October 2022 For Between $35 And $90. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9470.

3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302-laminator-recall/ or online at www.scotchbrand.com and click on "TL1302 Laminator Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

CPSC

About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.

Visit CPSC.gov →

📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC

If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.

How to report to CPSCFile a report at CPSC

Walmart, Staples, Costco And Other Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com, Amazon.com And Staples.com From April 2014 Through October 2022 For Between $35 And $90. Recall FAQ

Walmart, Staples, Costco And Other Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com, Amazon.com And Staples.com From April 2014 Through October 2022 For Between $35 And $90. is the subject of a consumer products recall: 3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on December 8, 2022 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 516,500 units are potentially affected.