Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-08-17 · 23782
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
23782
Date
2023-08-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Retailer(s)
Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle. Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.