53,634 Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Over Fire Hazard 2026

About 53,634 Scotch thermal laminators sold on Amazon are being recalled in the United States after 63 reports of the machines smoking, melting and overheating. 3M Company, the importer based in St. Paul, Minnesota, announced the recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on October 15, 2026. The agency warns that the laminators can overheat, creating a fire hazard that carries a risk of serious injury or death.

If you have a Scotch laminator sitting on a desk, in a classroom supply closet or in a home office, it is worth checking the model number today. This is a fast track recall, which means the company and the CPSC moved quickly to get a remedy in place.

• Recall number: 27-024
• Units affected: About 53,634
• Model number: TL1302Z
• Sold at: Amazon.com, June 2024 through September 2026
• Price paid: Between $44 and $56
• Remedy: Full refund

Recalled Products at a Glance

The recall covers the Scotch thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The machine is light gray and white with gray accents, and the word Scotch is printed in gray on the front. Its laminating slot is about 13 inches wide, and there is a carrying handle on the right side when you face the front of the unit.

The easiest way to confirm you have the right machine is to look for the model number TL1302Z. It is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator and also appears on the product packaging.

The laminators were manufactured in China and imported by 3M Company.

The Reason Behind the Recall

According to the CPSC, the recalled thermal laminators can overheat, which poses a fire hazard. The firm has received 63 reports of the laminators smoking, melting and overheating. Five of those reports involved the laminators actually catching fire, and one report involved minor property damage.

No injuries have been reported so far. Even so, a heating appliance that can ignite is a serious concern, particularly because laminators are often left plugged in and warming up on desks, tables and shelves in homes, schools and offices.

Who Should Be Concerned

Anyone who bought a Scotch TL1302Z laminator from Amazon.com between June 2024 and September 2026 should treat this notice as relevant. The units were sold for between $44 and $56. Because the product was sold online, buyers may be located anywhere in the United States, and some laminators may have been passed along as gifts or moved to workplaces and classrooms.

If you share a laminator with coworkers, family members or students, let them know about the recall as well. A machine that looks fine can still be among the affected units, so the model number is the thing to check.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled laminator and unplug it immediately. Then follow these steps to claim a refund:

• Confirm the model number TL1302Z on the sticker on the bottom of the unit or on the packaging.
• Go to the online recall registration form on the Scotch brand website at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/ and confirm that your laminator is included in the recall.
• Cut the power cord of the unplugged laminator.
• Upload a photograph of the laminator showing the unplugged power cord cut.
• Wait for your refund, which will be mailed as a check once 3M receives the completed form and confirms the cord has been cut.

Once you have submitted the form, dispose of the laminator in line with local and state laws on electronics recycling. Do not simply keep the machine in storage, and do not pass it on to someone else.

3M Company can be reached toll-free at 800-772-4337, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit www.scotchbrand.com and click on Recall Information at the top of the page.

From the Agency

The CPSC describes the hazard plainly: the recalled thermal laminators can overheat, posing a fire hazard, and the recall carries a risk of serious injury or death. The agency has classified the action as a fast track recall and lists the remedy as a refund.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. That means the recalled laminators should not be resold, including through online marketplaces or secondhand channels.

Consumers who experience a problem with this or any other consumer product can report it to the CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

Why This Recall Matters

Small heating appliances are easy to overlook as a fire risk. A laminator is often switched on, left to warm up and then forgotten while the user steps away. When a unit overheats, melts or smokes, there may be very little time to react.

The reports collected by 3M, including five fires, are the reason the company and the CPSC are urging owners to stop using the machine right away rather than wait for a refund check. Unplugging the laminator removes the immediate danger while you complete the refund process.