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Thousands of laminators recalled over fire risk

The recall covers thousands of units used in homes and classrooms, and owners are told to stop using them; the paperwork, at least, stays flat.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:03 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by FOX 8 News: “Thousands of laminators recalled over fire risk”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:03 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThousands of laminators are being recalled this morning over a fire risk, and anyone who owns one should stop using it and unplug it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThese are the machines in home offices, classrooms and craft rooms, so the people affected are teachers, parents and anyone who has ever sealed a birthday card in plastic.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA machine whose entire job is getting hot and pressing flat things. And somehow nobody saw this coming.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCheck the recall notice for the model numbers and the refund steps. Fox 8 News has the report.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow my laminator is quietly judging me from the shelf, and I never trusted it with the vision of my future anyway.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorYou laminate your schedule?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEverything, Dale. Including the schedule for when I'm allowed to ignore you. It is, apparently, flammable.