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CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators

U.S. CPSCFireNov 9, 2004
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200

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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 & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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