Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-03-18). Hazards: chemical, non compliance. About 6,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20094 |
| Published | 2020-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2020-03-18 |
| Products | 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner |
| Firm named in the title | Belle Chemical |
| Firms | Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. (manufacturer); Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 6,400 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 through January 2020 for between $5 and $8. |
Description
This recall involves sodium hydroxide drain cleaner sold in a 2-pound white plastic bottle with a red and black label and includes a child-resistant closure. Belle Chemical, Sodium Hydroxide and 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner are printed on the label.
Hazard
The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement label to put on the product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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