# Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)
> **CPSC recall** · 2023-08-17 · 23782 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 23782
- **Date:** 2023-08-17
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide

## 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

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Midwest-Lubricants-Recalls-Sodium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-and-FHSA-Labeling-Requirements-Recall-Alert)
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