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Product Recall Number: 20-094

Why was 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner 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.

100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner
Here's product recall specific data for 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner.

  • Product Recall Number: 20-094

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-03-18

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 6,400

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.

  • Distributors: Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed