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Burn / ScaldAugust 17, 2023CPSC #23782

Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)

Product
Other Products
Units affected
3,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.

Photos

Recalled Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda BeadsRecalled Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads label
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