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Scotch thermal laminator recall

3M is recalling about 53,634 Scotch thermal laminators, model TL1302Z, because they can overheat and catch fire. Unplug yours, stop using it and get a refund.

  • AnnouncedOct 15, 2026
  • HazardFire hazard
  • RemedyRefund
  • UnitsAbout 53,634
What CPSC says to do

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled thermal laminators immediately and contact 3M Company to receive a full refund.

From CPSC recall 27024
Recalled Scotch Thermal Laminator model number TL1302Z
Recalled Scotch Thermal Laminator model number TL1302Z
Recalled Scotch Thermal Laminator package
Recalled Scotch Thermal Laminator package

Photos: CPSC

What happened

3M is recalling about 53,634 Scotch thermal laminators, model TL1302Z. The laminators can overheat, which makes them a fire hazard.

3M has received 63 reports of these laminators smoking, melting or overheating. In five of those reports, the laminator caught fire. One report involved minor property damage. No one has been reported hurt.

The laminators were sold on Amazon from June 2024 through September 2026 for $44 to $56. 3M imported them, and they were made in China.

Is yours recalled?

This recall covers the Scotch thermal laminator with model number TL1302Z. Unplug the laminator, turn it over and check the sticker on its underside for the model number. You can also find it on the box.

The laminator is light gray and white with gray trim. The word Scotch appears in gray on the front. It has a laminating slot about 13 inches wide and a carrying handle on the right side as you face it. It was sold on Amazon from June 2024 through September 2026.

What to do

  1. Unplug the laminator now and stop using it.
  2. Fill out 3M's online recall registration form and confirm that your laminator is model TL1302Z.
  3. With the laminator unplugged, cut its power cord. Take a photo of the laminator showing the cut cord and upload it with the form.
  4. Once 3M gets your completed form and confirms the cord is cut, it will mail you a check for a full refund.
  5. Recycle the laminator as electronic waste, following your state and local laws.
Contact for this recall

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.

Recall facts

Announced
Oct 15, 2026
Hazard
The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 53,634
Incidents
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.
Imported by
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
Made in
China
Recall number
CPSC 27024

Lawsuits & settlements

No lawsuit on our radar yetChecked Oct 21, 2026

The recall itself gets you a refund. Money for other losses usually only comes from a class action or settlement, if one follows — often when buyers paid for something that didn't work as promised. If a settlement opens over this recall, it will be listed on Owed's settlements page.

See settlements you qualify for

FAQ

It is if the model number is TL1302Z. Check the sticker under the laminator or the box it came in. The recalled laminators were sold on Amazon from June 2024 through September 2026.

Unplug it and stop using it. Then fill out 3M's online recall registration form and upload a photo of the laminator with its power cord cut. After 3M gets your form and confirms the cut cord, it mails you a check for a full refund.

Call 3M toll-free at 800-772-4337 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time. You can also find recall information on the Scotch brand website.

No injuries have been reported. But 3M has received 63 reports of laminators that smoked, melted or overheated. Five of them caught fire, and one caused minor property damage.

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Sources

Recall details come from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)'s official notice. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Owed isn't affiliated with Scotch or CPSC. You don't need Owed or any paid service to get a recall remedy — contact the company directly.

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