Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements

Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide

Date of Recall

2023-08-17

CPSC Release Number

23-782

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 3,000

Manufacturer

Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri

Sold By

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

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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.

Remedy

Replace

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