Ecoxall Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads and Potassium Hydroxide Flakes Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Ecoxall Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide

Date of Recall
2023-03-16

CPSC Release Number
23-155

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 440

Sold By
Online at www.amazon.com from August 2022 through October 2022 for about $15.

Problem/Hazard
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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

This recall involves the Ecoxall sodium hydroxide caustic soda beads and the potassium hydroxide flakes sold in two-pound plastic sealable bags. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The bag containing sodium hydroxide has a red label with "99% Pure CAUSTIC SODA BEADS Sodium Hydroxide/Lye" on the front. The UPC is "81009340058" and is located on the front of the packaging, The bag containing potassium hydroxide has a blue label with "POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE FLAKES." The UPC is "855126007125" and is located on the front of the packaging. Ecoxall is printed on the front of the product.

Remedy
Refund

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