3M recalls Scotch thermal laminators over fire risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 53,634 of the laminators can overheat, with 63 reports of smoking, melting or catching fire.
3M Company is recalling about 53,634 Scotch™ Thermal Laminators that can overheat and pose a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced October 15, 2026 CPSC. The company has received 63 reports of the laminators smoking, melting or overheating, including five fires CPSC. No injuries have been reported CPSC.
What to do
The laminators sold on Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56 CPSC. This is a national recall with no state or ZIP breakdown, so it is not specific to New Carlisle CPSC.
Consumers should stop using and unplug the laminator right away CPSC. They should then contact 3M for a full refund CPSC. The process starts with an online recall registration form CPSC. Consumers must confirm their laminator is covered, cut the power cord and upload a photo of the cut cord before 3M mails a refund check CPSC.
Consumers can reach 3M toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday CPSC.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission published this recall notice on October 15, 2026, drawing on reports from 3M Company CPSC.
Sources
The source filing
| Recall number | 27024 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | October 15, 2026 |
| Product | Scotch™ Thermal Laminators |
| Units | About 53,634 |
| Hazard | The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Remedy | 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 dis |
| Remedy type | Refund |
| Injuries reported | 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. |
| Company | 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Scope | National recall — CPSC publishes no state or ZIP breakdown |
| 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. |
Published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (saferproducts.gov). This is the agency's public filing as The Lantern received it, shown with its fields named in plain English.