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.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
The Lye Guy is recalling sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars because the packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements. The labels also violate federal law by omitting mandatory hazard information like the word "poison." Consumers are advised to store these items safely away from children immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2845-the-lye-guy-chemical-recall-child-resistant-packaging-failure.
“The Lye Guy Chemical Recall: Child-Resistant Packaging Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2845-the-lye-guy-chemical-recall-child-resistant-packaging-failure. Based on CPSC recall #9065 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Lye-Guy-Recalls-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on May 13, 2021, that The Lye Guy recalled sodium and potassium hydroxide products for failing to meet child-resistant packaging requirements and violating labeling laws. Owners should store the items safely away from children and contact the company for free replacement packaging and labels.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: The Lye Guy
Product: Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Packaging: 32 oz plastic jars with white continuous thread closure
Label: White label at the front of the jar with The Lye Guy logo and product name
Sales period: November 2008 through February 2021
Sales channel: Online at TheLyeGuy.com
Price: Between $6 and $9
What to do
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.
The hazard
The products contain sodium and potassium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The label also violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include mGanna Sodium Hydroxide Recall: Chemical Burn Risk (2026-04-23), Liizousuda Paint Thinner Bottles Recalled: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-07-16), and Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging (2025-12-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The jar should have a white label at the front displaying "The Lye Guy" logo and the product name (Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide).
Brand
The Lye Guy
Product
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Store Safely
Immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children.
Contact Manufacturer
Call 315-436-6560, email thelyeguy@gmail.com, or visit www.thelyeguy.com to request free replacement child-resistant packaging and a new label.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Subject: Recall 9065 — The Lye Guy Chemical Recall: Child-Resistant Packaging Failure
Hello,
I own a The Lye Guy Chemical Recall: Child-Resistant Packaging Failure that is covered by recall 9065 from The Lye Guy.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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