CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-11-09

CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators

05040 · Recalled 2004-11-09 · CPSC page

Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
HeatSeal™ Pouch LaminatorsAbout 34,600

Parties

Distributor
General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.
Made in
China
Sold at
Office supplies from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200, $260.

Consumer contact

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

More images

Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200

Source: CPSC recall 05040. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.