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Product Recall Number: 23-787

Why was DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide recalled?

The products contain potassium hydroxide and 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 not including mandatory information on the packaging.

DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide
Here's product recall specific data for DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-787

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-08-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide

  • Description: This recall involves Chemboys LLC’s DIYChemicals potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide products. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, and the potassium hydroxide products were sold in a heat-sealed or resealable bag available from 200 gram to 10-pound sizes. “DIYChemicals” is printed on the front of the product packaging.

  • Hazard Description: The products contain potassium hydroxide and 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 not including mandatory information on the packaging.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 200

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Chemboys to receive free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.

  • Sold At: Online at DIYChemicals.com, Amazon.com and Ebay.com from May 2021 to March 2023 from $10 to $85, depending on size.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Chemboys LLC, of Liberty, Texas

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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