Amazon Recalls More Than 53,000 Scotch Thermal Laminators
Amazon has issued a nationwide recall for over 53,000 Scotch thermal laminators, sold exclusively on its platform, following numerous reports of the devices overheating, smoking, and catching fire.
Portland, OR, October 15, 2026 —
Amazon has issued a nationwide recall covering more than 53,000 Scotch thermal laminators sold exclusively on its platform. The recall follows numerous reports that the devices overheated, smoked and caught fire.
The information available does not identify the affected laminator models, provide the dates when they were sold, or specify when the recall was announced. It also does not state how many reports were received or whether any injuries or property damage were reported.
Details about what consumers should do with the recalled laminators were not provided. The available summary does not say whether Amazon or the manufacturer is offering repairs, replacements or refunds, or explain how customers can determine whether a particular device is included.
The summary also does not identify a government agency involved in the recall or provide information about an investigation, inspection findings or the cause of the overheating and fires. No company statement or consumer account was included.
What is established in the available information is limited to the scope and reported hazard: more than 53,000 Scotch thermal laminators sold exclusively through Amazon are covered by a nationwide recall, following reports of overheating, smoke and fire. Further specifics—including the model numbers, purchase period, remedy and any reported injuries—were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Dallas Gagnon on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
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