Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)
USMidwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)
Recalling Firm: Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | 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 |
| Title | Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads label |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 9692 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44. |
| Recall Date | 2023-08-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 23782 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Midwest Lubricants toll-free at 833-791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email support@midwestlubricants.com 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-08-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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