# 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 recall** · 2022-04-07 · 22738 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 22738
- **Date:** 2022-04-07
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/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)
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