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Remedy: free replacement · About 780 units
Recall No. 21-750 Published May 27, 2021

Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)

The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant. The sodium hydroxide poses a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The heptane and naphtha pose a risk of eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, lack of coordination and loss of consciousness. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information on the packaging. Manufactured by Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc. and sold at Williamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Etsy.com from August 2020 – February 2021 for $6 to $63.

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Recalled Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals - Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, Caustic Soda) jar
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Recalled Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals - Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, Caustic Soda) jar

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Why it was recalled

The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant. The sodium hydroxide poses a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The heptane and naphtha pose a risk of eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, lack of coordination and loss of consciousness. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information on the packaging.

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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 Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals for a free replacement child-resistant cap and label. Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals is contacting all purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerWilliams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa.
UnitsAbout 780
Made inUnited States
Sold atWilliamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Etsy.com
Sales periodAugust 2020 – February 2021
Price$6 to $63

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