Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
CPSC Recall #23-782 — August 17, 2023
Product
Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
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.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Sold At
Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.
Manufacturer
Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Manufactured In
United States