3M Company Recalls Thermal Laminators Due to Overheating

This recall involves the Scotch™ Thermal Laminator, model TL909-50. 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 9 inches wide. The model number and serial number are located on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator. Only units with serial numbers between 2406000001 and 2501001920 are included in this recall.

Units affected: About 13,440

Where it was sold: In-store and online at Office Depot, Office Smart and School Specialty, Inc. from August 2024 through September 2025 for between $100 and $130.

Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.

The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled laminators and contact the 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out a short form, confirm that their laminator is included in the recall, and upload a photograph of the machine with the unplugged power cord cut. The refund will come in the form of a check mailed to the consumer upon receipt of the completed form and confirmation that the machine's power cord has been cut. (Remedy: Refund)

Contact: 3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email through the "Contact Us" link on the Scotch Brand Website at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/contact-us/ or online at https://www.scotchbrand.com/laminatorrecallTL909-50/ or www.scotchbrand.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.

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