CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Improper wiring at the heating coil could cause the pouch laminators to overheat and become a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 9, 2004

CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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

Sold At
Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
05040

Product Information

Product Name
HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators
Product Type
Stationery Items
Number of Units
About 34,600
Distributed By
General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

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