The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-05-13 · 21745
Hazards
The products contain sodium and potassium 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 products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.
Recall
Number
21745
Date
2021-05-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar.