Sodium Hydroxide, Lye/Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash Ash
Published March 18, 2020
Summary
CPSC records recall 20093, published March 18, 2020. Recalling firm: Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.; Reported units: About 103,000.
What's the 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 and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label to put on the product.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
- Manufacturer
- Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
- Distributor
- Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Sodium Hydroxide, Lye/Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash Ash recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 20093 on March 18, 2020. Reported 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 and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label to put on the product.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont..