Pro Supply Outlet Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-05-20 · 21749
Hazards
The products contain sodium hydroxide or 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 product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals.
Recall
Number
21749
Date
2021-05-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Chemical Technologies International Inc., dba Pro Supply Outlet, of Rancho Cordova, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com from January 2018 through March 2021 for about $15.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Pro Supply Outlet sodium and potassium hydroxide products sold in two-pound rigid white plastic jars with continuous thread caps. The front of the label bears the PSO logo, the product name, SKU 7023 and UPC 078345004533 for the sodium hydroxide and SKU 7132 and UPC 078345004625 for the potassium hydroxide.