Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
Recalled by 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
Consumer product recall
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota has recalled Scotch™ Thermal Laminators, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on October 15, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Scotch™ Thermal Laminators, with approximately About 53,634 affected. The company behind the recall is 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota.
From the official recall notice: “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…”
Why was Scotch™ Thermal Laminators recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: 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.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Scotch™ Thermal Laminators, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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…”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Scotch™ Thermal Laminators. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Scotch™ Thermal Laminators from 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- October 15, 2026
- Recall started
- October 15, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Scotch™ Thermal Laminators recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
What should I do if I have Scotch™ Thermal Laminators?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-11022. Information last synced from the CPSC on October 15, 2026.