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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 103,000 units
Recall No. 20-093 Published March 18, 2020

Sodium Hydroxide, Lye/Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash Ash

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 and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging. Manufactured by Belle Chemical and sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 – January 2020 for $4 to $16.

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Recalled Sodium Hydroxide Lye/Caustic Soda (1 pound bag)
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Recalled Sodium Hydroxide Lye/Caustic Soda (1 pound bag)

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Why it was recalled

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 and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.

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None reported.

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 Belle Chemical for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label to put on the product.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerBelle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
UnitsAbout 103,000
Made inUnited States
Sold atAmazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com
Sales periodFebruary 2017 – January 2020
Price$4 to $16

How to reach the firm

Phone
877-522-2233
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.bellechemical.com

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