The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05040·Announced 2004-11-09

GBC Recalls HeatSeal Pouch Laminators Due to Fire Hazard

General Binding Corp. is recalling HeatSeal Pouch Laminators because improper wiring could cause overheating and fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

General Binding Corp. (GBC) is recalling approximately 34,600 HeatSeal Pouch Laminators, specifically the H300 and H200 models. These devices are used to laminate documents and photos. The recall is due to improper wiring at the heating coil, which could cause the laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.

The recalled H300 models have serial numbers starting with "PI," "PJ," "PK," "PL," "QA," "QB," "QC," or "QD." The recalled H200 models have serial numbers starting with "PI" or "PJ." Model and serial numbers are located on the top of the unit and on the rating plate on the bottom. The products were sold at office supply stores nationwide between September 2003 and September 2004 for between $200 and $260.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the affected pouch laminators immediately and contact GBC for a free replacement or refund. For more information, contact GBC at (800) 541-0094 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.gbcoffice.com.

The recalled product

Product
HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators
Category
Consumer Product — Office Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
34,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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