CPSCMarch 18, 2020

Belle Chemical Drain Cleaner Product recall: Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement

Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement

Why was Belle Chemical Drain Cleaner Product recalled?

The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement label to put on the product. Contact: Belle Chemical toll-free at 877-522-2233 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.bellechemical.com and click on RECALL INFORMATION for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner
Company
Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
Quantity
About 6,400
Sold at
Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 through January 2020 for between $5 and $8.
Recall date
March 18, 2020
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves sodium hydroxide drain cleaner sold in a 2-pound white plastic bottle with a red and black label and includes a child-resistant closure. Belle Chemical, Sodium Hydroxide and 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner are printed on the label.

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