CPSC recall · Reported November 9, 2004
CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
General Binding Corp., ("Gbc") of Northbrook, Ill. recalled The recall includes the H300 and H200 model HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators. They are used to ….
CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators was recalled by General Binding Corp., ("Gbc") of Northbrook, Ill. in November 9, 2004. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #05040 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
General Binding Corp., ("Gbc") of Northbrook, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- November 9, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05040 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05040 |
| Date reported | November 9, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 9, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | General Binding Corp., ("Gbc") of Northbrook, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 34,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refun…
- Check the recall number (05040) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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