CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators
Source: CPSC Recall #05040
Recall Date
2004-11-09
Manufacturer
General Binding Corp., ("GBC") of Northbrook, Ill.
Units Affected
About 34,600
Products Involved
HeatSeal™ Pouch Laminators
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Office supplies stores nationwide from September 2003 through September 2004 for between $200 and $260.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28