The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

Recalled May 13, 2021 · CPSC recall 21745 · The Lye Guy

Recalled The Lye Guy Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard

The products contain sodium and 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 products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 32,000

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar.

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact The Lye Guy for free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.

Contact

The Lye Guy collect at 315-436-6560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.thelyeguy.com and click on Recall Information on the left side of the homepage for more information.

Product

The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide

Manufacturer(s)

The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.

Retailers

Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →