CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-09). Hazards: fire, burn. About 34,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05040 |
| Published | 2004-11-09 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-23 |
| Product category | Stationery Items |
| Products | HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators |
| Firm named in the title | General Binding Corp. |
| Firms | General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 34,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260. |
Description
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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