Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 18135. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18135 has the recall date 3 Apr 2018. The notice names the firm 3M Company. The recall has about 395,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | 3M has received 10 reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 395,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Scotch thermal laminators that are white with teal accents. They are used to laminate documents such as artwork and photos. The laminators have "Scotch" printed on the front. They measure 14 inches by 3.8 inches by 2.75 inches. The model number TL901C is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. Only laminators with model number TL901C and teal accents are included in the recall. The two side ends, the bottom and the reverse switch on top of the laminators are teal. |
| Product | Scotch™ thermal laminators, About 395,000 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | J.A. Riollano and Sam's Club stores in Puerto Rico and online at Amazon.com from July 2015 through March 2018 for about $20. |
| Importer | 3M Company |
| Distributor | 3M Company |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 395,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls on the register that name 3M Company
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 3M Company Recalls Thermal Laminators Due to Overheating |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard |
| 23 Jun 2016 | 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard |
| 26 Mar 2013 | 3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18135The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18135. https://recallregister.com/product/8297-scotch-thermal-laminators-recalled-by-3m-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18135 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
3M has received 10 reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
J.A. Riollano and Sam's Club stores in Puerto Rico and online at Amazon.com from July 2015 through March 2018 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18135?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18135?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 395,000 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)