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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: April 3, 2018
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Summary

Approximately 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators are being recalled because the plastic enclosure can overheat and deform. The recall specifically involves model TL901C units that feature teal accents on the sides, bottom, and top switch. 3M has received 10 reports of these devices overheating, which causes the bottom of the plastic casing to warp or melt. Consumers should immediately stop using these laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.

Risk

The internal components can cause the outer plastic housing to overheat and melt, creating a direct burn hazard to anyone touching the device or a fire risk to nearby materials.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Scotch thermal laminator and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Check the bottom of your laminator for a white sticker to identify the model number. Only units with model number TL901C and teal-colored accents (on the side ends, bottom, and reverse switch) are included in this recall.
  3. Verify if your unit was purchased between July 2015 and March 2018 from Sam’s Club, J.A. Riollano, or Amazon.com.
  4. Contact 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' to request a full refund.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.

Contact: 3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ScotchBrand.com and click on “TL901C-T Laminator Recall” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Scotch™ thermal laminators
Model:
TL901C
Date Ranges: July 2015 - March 2018

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18135
Status: Active
Sold By: J.A. Riollano and Sam's Club stores in Puerto Rico and online at Amazon.com from July 2015 through March 2018 for about $20.
Distributor: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 395,000 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Contact: 3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ScotchBrand.com and click on “TL901C-T Laminator Recall” for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 3, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response