CPSC2023-03-16
Ecoxall Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads and Potassium Hydroxide Flakes Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Ecoxall, of Brighton, Michigan
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and store them in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Consumers should contact Ecoxall for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product at their local hazardous waste center and how to receive a full refund. Consumers should confirm they have disposed of the recalled product by email, along with a photo of the recalled product or disposal receipt, to EcoxallLLC@gmail.com to receive the refund. Amazon is contacting all purchasers.
Sold at
Online at www.amazon.com from August 2022 through October 2022 for about $15.
Affected count
About 440
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ecoxall Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide
Consumer contact
Ecoxall collect at 248-983-6760 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at EcoxallLLC@gmail.com or online at https://ecoxallchemical.com/pages/press-releases or www.EcoxallChemical.com and click on "CLICK HERE FOR RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Ecoxall-Recalls-Sodium-Hydroxide-Caustic-Soda-Beads-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Flakes-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-comDon't want to check this manually?
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