3M recalls Scotch TL1302Z laminators over fire hazard
CPSC’s October 15 notice covers about 53,634 Scotch thermal laminators and directs owners to stop using and unplug the recalled model.
What the record says
The recall identifies model TL1302Z on the bottom label or packaging. The units were sold through Amazon from June 2024 through September 2026. CPSC says 3M received 63 reports of smoking, melting or overheating, including five fires and one report of minor property damage. No injuries were reported. A full-refund process is available through 3M’s official recall site.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Check the model number. If it is TL1302Z, stop using it, unplug it and follow the official CPSC/3M refund instructions.
Limits and what is not established
The notice concerns the specified model; it does not say every Scotch laminator is recalled. Reported incidents do not establish that every unit will fail.
Sources checked October 17, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: original information