In October 2026, 3M recalled about 53,634 Scotch™ TL1302Z thermal laminators after 63 reports of the machines smoking, melting and overheating, including 5 reports of fires.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Scotch Thermal Laminator injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned or had fire damage when a recalled Scotch thermal laminator overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Scotch Laminators Recalled After 5 Reported Fires
In October 2026, 3M recalled about 53,634 Scotch™ TL1302Z thermal laminators that can overheat, which poses a fire hazard.
The recall involves a single model (TL1302Z) that was sold on Amazon.com between June 2024 and September 2026. If you ordered a 13-inch Scotch laminator from Amazon during that time, check the model number to see if it is being recalled.
3M is offering a refund. For more information, visit 3M’s recall website at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302z-laminator-recall/.
What Happened?
3M said it received 63 reports of TL1302Z laminators smoking, melting and overheating during the roughly 2 years it was on the market. No injuries were reported, but there were at least 5 reports of fires.
Here is a list of incidents involving this recalled product:
- 63 reports of smoking, melting and overheating
- 5 reports of laminators catching fire
- 1 report of minor property damage
- 0 reported injuries
Which Products Are Being Recalled?
The October 2026 recall involves one model: the Scotch™ Thermal Laminator TL1302Z. The model number is on a sticker underneath the machine or on the box.
- Model number: TL1302Z
- Color: light gray/white with gray accents
- “Scotch” printed in gray on the front
- Laminating slot is about 13 inches wide
- Carrying handle
- Sold on Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026
Has 3M Recalled Scotch Laminators Before?
Yes. 3M has issued at least 3 other recalls for laminators in recent years due to issues with overheating, fires, or burn hazards:
- April 2018: 395,000 Scotch TL901C laminators recalled after 10 reports of overheating and warped plastic enclosures.
- December 2022: 516,500 Scotch TL1302 laminators recalled after 9 reports of fires, including 3 reports of property damage.
- October 2025: 13,440 Scotch TL909-50 laminators were recalled because they can overheat. No incidents were reported.
What Should I Do?
Stop using the laminators, unplug the machine, and contact 3M for a full refund. To get a refund, you must follow instructions on 3M’s recall page.
If your laminator caught fire or damaged anything around it, save photos of the damage and any details from your Amazon order.
What If My Scotch Laminator Caught Fire?
If you were burned or had property damage when a recalled laminator overheated or caught on fire, you may be eligible to file a legal claim. Whether you qualify depends on the unique facts of your case.
Do I Have a Scotch Laminator Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Scotch Thermal Laminator injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned or had fire damage when a recalled Scotch thermal laminator overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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