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Product Recall Number: 21-745

Why was The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide recalled?

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.

The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Here's product recall specific data for The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-745

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2021-05-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide

  • 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 32,000

  • Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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