# 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

**Recall Severity Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | 3M Company |
| Product | Scotch™ Thermal Laminators |
| Recall number | 27024 |
| Recall date | 2026-10-15 |
| Units | About 53,634 |
| Hazard | The recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| 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. |
| Remedy | Refund |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Sold at | Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026 for between $44 and $56. |
| Description | 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 can also be found on the product packaging. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 53,634 units.
- Injuries or incidents reported.
- Sold through an online marketplace.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/3M-Company-Recalls-ScotchTM-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.679Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.