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CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
34,600
Recall Date
November 9, 2004
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2815.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2815.

Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Office Supplies Stores Nationwide From September 2003 Through September 2004 For Between $200 And $260. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2815.

For additional information, contact GBC at (800) 541-0094 between 8 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.gbcoffice.com

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Office Supplies Stores Nationwide From September 2003 Through September 2004 For Between $200 And $260. Recall FAQ

Office Supplies Stores Nationwide From September 2003 Through September 2004 For Between $200 And $260. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators. The notice was published on November 9, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 34,600 units are potentially affected.