Chemboys Recalls DIYChemicals Potassium and Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-08-31). Hazards: burn, chemical, non compliance. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23787 |
| Published | 2023-08-31 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-31 |
| Products | DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide |
| Firm named in the title | Chemboys |
| Firms | Chemboys LLC, of Liberty, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, label |
| Sold | Online at DIYChemicals.com, Amazon.com and Ebay.com from May 2021 to March 2023 from $10 to $85, depending on size. |
Description
This recall involves Chemboys LLC's DIYChemicals potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide products. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, and the potassium hydroxide products were sold in a heat-sealed or resealable bag available from 200 gram to 10-pound sizes. "DIYChemicals" is printed on the front of the product packaging.
Hazard
The products contain potassium hydroxide and 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 not including mandatory information on the packaging.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Chemboys to receive free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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