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Product Recall Number: 23-782

Why was Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide 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.

Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
Here's product recall specific data for Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-782

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-08-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide

  • Description: This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle. Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.

  • 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: Replace

  • Units: About 3,000

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Midwest Lubricants for a free replacement with child resistant packaging and a new label. Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

  • Sold At: Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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