The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
USThe Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
Recalling Firm: The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The products contain sodium and potassium 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 products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar.
Affected Products
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Lye-Guy-Recalls-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Recall-Alert |
| Title | The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledTheLyeGuySodiumHydroxide.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledTheLyeGuyPotassiumHydroxide.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled The Lye Guy Potassium Hydroxide |
| Hazards › Name | The products contain sodium and potassium 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 products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 32,000 |
| Recall I D | 9065 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact The Lye Guy for free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9. |
| Recall Date | 2021-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar. |
| Recall Number | 21745 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | The Lye Guy collect at 315-436-6560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email thelyeguy@gmail.com or online at www.thelyeguy.com and click on Recall Information on the left side of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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