Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-08-17). Hazards: burn, chemical, non compliance. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23782 |
| Published | 2023-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-17 |
| Products | Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide |
| Firm named in the title | Midwest Lubricants |
| Firms | Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, label |
| Sold | Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44. |
Description
This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle. Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.
Hazard
The product contains sodium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information on the packaging.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Midwest Lubricants for a free replacement with child resistant packaging and a new label. Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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