The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Summary
CPSC recall: The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide. By 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 w
Details
Source
CPSC Consumer Product Recall
External ID
9065
Action Date
2021-05-13
Status
Recalled
Category
consumer_product
Product Description
This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a whi
Context & Analysis
This is a unclassified recall.
This was one of 9 consumer_product recalls issued in the same week, part of 47 consumer_product-related FDA actions this month.
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y. has 2 FDA actions in our database, including 1 recall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FDA recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y. have FDA actions?
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y. has 2 FDA actions in our database, including 1 recall and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "9065" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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