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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 329,000 units
Recall No. 20-092 Published March 18, 2020

Soap Supply Co. Lye, Soap Makers Lye, California Soap Supply, Combo Pure Solutions, Red Crown High Test Lye, and Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

The products contain sodium and/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. Manufactured by The Boyer Corporation Inc. and sold at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2015 – October 2019 for about $5.

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Recalled Soap Supply Co. Lye
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Why it was recalled

The products contain sodium and/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.

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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

CPSC has received two reports of chemical burn injuries with the California Soap Supply product. One involved a child who received chemical burns to their mouth after gaining access to the product.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Boyer for a free replacement child-resistant cap.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerThe Boyer Corporation Inc., LaGrange, Ill.
UnitsAbout 329,000
Made inUnited States
Sold atAmazon.com and other websites
Sales periodJanuary 2015 – October 2019
PriceAbout $5

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-323-4030
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Email

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