Thermal laminators recalled because the machines may overheat and burn users
About 13,440 Scotch TL909-50 thermal laminators are being recalled because they may overheat, posing a burn hazard. No incidents 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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: overheating poses a burn hazard and the notice states no incidents have been reported.
Plain-English summary
The Scotch Thermal Laminator, model TL909-50, is being recalled. The laminator is light gray or white with gray accents, has "Scotch" printed in gray on the front and a laminating slot about 9 inches wide. The model and serial numbers are on a sticker on the bottom, and only units with serial numbers in the affected range are included.
The laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The CPSC notice states that no incidents or injuries have been reported.
About 13,440 units were sold in-store and online at Office Depot, Office Smart and School Specialty from August 2024 through September 2025 for between $100 and $130.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the laminators and contact 3M for a full refund. They will be asked to complete a short form, confirm the laminator is included in the recall and upload a photo of the machine with the power cord unplugged and cut; the refund is mailed as a check once confirmed.
The recalled product
- Product
- Scotch™ brand TL909-50 thermal laminator
- Manufacturer
- 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minnesota
- Affected units
- 13,440
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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