CPSCAugust 17, 2023

Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide Products recall: Failure to Meet Child-Resistant

Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)

Why was Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide Products recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Midwest Lubricants for a free replacement with child resistant packaging and a new label. Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: Midwest Lubricants toll-free at 833-791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/ or www.midwestlubricants.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

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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
Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
Company
Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.
Recall date
August 17, 2023
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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