3M recall: Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
3M Company is recalling Scotch™ Thermal Laminators because of a fire hazard – about 53,634 units. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on October 15, 2026.
Serious A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Scotch™ Thermal Laminators |
| Brand | 3M |
| Company | 3M Company |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | October 15, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | October 15, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 53,634 units |
| Recall ID | 27024 |
Recalled products
- Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
- Units
- About 53,634
- Product type
- Business and Office Machines
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 27024
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- 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.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Importer
- 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
- 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.
Why it was recalled
The problem: a fire hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “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.”
Where it was sold
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “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. Remedy: Refund.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 27024.
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About this recall
Is 3M Scotch™ Thermal Laminators recalled?
Yes. 3M Company recalled it on October 15, 2026; CPSC published it October 15, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a fire hazard. The reason given: The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: 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 th…
Where was it sold?
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.