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Family Health Products Recalls Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24703
Family Health Products Recalls Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Family Health Products Inc., Omaha, Nebraska · Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide, 2 lb. bags
Product Description
This recall involves Family Health Products Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide products. Sodium hydroxide is commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, was sold in a resealable two-pound bag with "CRYSTAL CLEAR", "SODIUM HYDROXIDE", "Protect, Deliver, Clean", and "NaOH" printed in large type.
Hazard
The recalled product contains sodium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Family Health Products to receive free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm and Amazon.
Replace
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 570 of Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide, 2 lb. bags was announced on October 12, 2023 by the CPSC. The recalled product contains sodium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). Family Health Products Inc., Omaha, Nebraska initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should receive a free replacement by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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