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Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H300 -
Recalled HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminator, model H200
Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
About 34,600
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.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 34,600 HeatSealPouch Laminators. Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Name of product: HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators
Units: About 34,600
Distributor: General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.
Hazard: Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 at: Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
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.
Consumers should stop using the Pouch Laminators included in this recall immediately, and contact GBC a free replacement or refund.
None reported.
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