CPSC2026-04-23

mGanna Sodium Hydroxide Pellet Bags Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Chemical Burns and Irritation to the Skin and Eyes; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon by Archie Xpress

Dhanlaxmi Ashish Ganna, dba Archie Xpress, of India

Sodium Hydroxide Pellet Bags Lack Child-Resistant Packaging

mGanna brand sodium hydroxide pellet bags sold on Amazon do not have child-resistant packaging as required by law. Children could open these bags and suffer severe chemical burns or eye damage from the contents.

  • Stop using this product immediately if you have it
  • Store it out of children's reach in a secure location
  • Contact the seller (Archie Xpress) or Amazon for return instructions
  • Seek medical attention immediately if anyone has skin or eye contact with the product
Hazard
The recalled products contain sodium hydroxide (lye), which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The products also violate the labeling requirements for hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and secure the recalled sodium hydroxide product out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Archie Xpress for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the back of the zip-top pouch and send a photo of the marked pouch to support@archieenterprise.in. Consumers should then dispose of the pellets in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: Consumers should follow local household hazardous waste (HHW) guidance for corrosive solids. Contact your city, county, or state HHW program for instructions, as requirements may differ by location. Recommend safe approach: Keep the product in its package, clearly label it "DO NOT USE" and bring it to a local HHW drop-off facility.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through March 2026 for about $10.
Affected count
About 3,240
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
mGanna Sodium Hydroxide (lye) Pellet Bags
Consumer contact
Archie Xpress at 302-261-5337 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@archieenterprise.in, or visit www.archieenterprise.in and click "Recall" at the top of the homepage for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/mGanna-Sodium-Hydroxide-Pellet-Bags-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Chemical-Burns-and-Irritation-to-the-Skin-and-Eyes-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Archie-Xpress

Original summary

This recall involves mGanna Sodium Hydroxide pellet bags. The product is packaged in a vacuum-sealed clear plastic bag inside a white, zip-top pouch with a tear-away feature. The front of the package states "mGanna SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NaOH)" at the top. Sodium hydroxide has a variety of uses such as soap making, baking, and cleaning solutions.

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