CPSC2021-05-13
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)
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.
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
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.
Sold at
Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.
Affected count
About 32,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Consumer contact
The Lye Guy collect at 315-436-6560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email thelyeguy@gmail.com or online at www.thelyeguy.com and click on Recall Information on the left side of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Lye-Guy-Recalls-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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