Product Recall Number: 22-738
Why was biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products recalled?
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 Recall Number: 22-738
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-04-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products
Description: The recall involves biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide products. The product was sold in 500 grams and 1-kilogram zip-top, silver bags. The biOrigins logo and “LYE CAUSTIC SODA/SODIUM HYDROXIDE” are printed on the front of the bag on a white and blue label. The weight and batch number 4430708, 4423901, 4415403 or 4408414 appear on the back of the product.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 30
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Madar Corporation for a full refund and a free warning label. Madar Corporation is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold At: Online at amazon.com from July 2020 through July 2021 for between $27 and $40.
Importers: Madar Corporation LTD, of the United Kingdom
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United Kingdom
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed