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Product Recall Number: 21-749

Why was Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide recalled?

The products contain sodium hydroxide or 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 product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” for poisonous chemicals.

Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide
Here's product recall specific data for Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-749

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2021-05-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide

  • Description: This recall involves Pro Supply Outlet sodium and potassium hydroxide products sold in two-pound rigid white plastic jars with continuous thread caps. The front of the label bears the PSO logo, the product name, SKU 7023 and UPC 7834500453 for the sodium hydroxide and SKU 7132 and UPC 7834500462 for the potassium hydroxide.

  • Hazard Description: The products contain sodium hydroxide or 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 product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” for poisonous chemicals.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 2,600

  • Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Pro Supply Outlet for a free replacement child-resistant cap and label to put on the product. Pro Supply Outlet is contacting all purchasers directly.

  • Sold At: Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com from January 2018 through March 2021 for about $15.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Chemical Technologies International Inc., dba Pro Supply Outlet, of Rancho Cordova, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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