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Fire / OverheatingNovember 9, 2004CPSC #05040

CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators

Product
Stationery Items
Units affected
34,600
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

The recall includes the H300 and H200 model HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators. They are used to laminate documents and photos. The recalled H300 Pouch Laminators have serial numbers starting with "PI," "PJ," "PK," "PL," "QA," "QB," "QC" or "QD." The recalled H200 Pouch Laminators have serial numbers starting with "PI" or "PJ". The H300 and H200 model numbers are found on the top of the Pouch Laminators, and on the rating plate on the bottom of the Pouch Laminators. The serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the bottom of the Pouch Laminators.

Hazard

Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260.

Photos

Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200
View official CPSC recall

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