Ecoxall Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads and Potassium Hydroxide Flakes Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-03-16 · 23155
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
23155
Date
2023-03-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ecoxall Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at www.amazon.com from August 2022 through October 2022 for about $15.
Distributor(s)
Ecoxall, of Brighton, Michigan
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves the Ecoxall sodium hydroxide caustic soda beads and the potassium hydroxide flakes sold in two-pound plastic sealable bags. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The bag containing sodium hydroxide has a red label with "99% Pure CAUSTIC SODA BEADS Sodium Hydroxide/Lye" on the front. The UPC is "81009340058" and is located on the front of the packaging, The bag containing potassium hydroxide has a blue label with "POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE FLAKES." The UPC is "855126007125" and is located on the front of the packaging. Ecoxall is printed on the front of the product.