biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement; Imported by Madar Corporation; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-04-07 · 22738
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
22738
Date
2022-04-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at amazon.com from July 2020 through July 2021 for between $27 and $40.
Importer(s)
Madar Corporation LTD, of the United Kingdom
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom
Description
The recall involves biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide products. The product was sold in 500 grams and 1-kilogram zip-top, silver bags. The biOrigins logo and "LYE CAUSTIC SODA/SODIUM HYDROXIDE" are printed on the front of the bag on a white and blue label. The weight and batch number 4430708, 4423901, 4415403 or 4408414 appear on the back of the product.