[Recalled] biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products — The recall involves biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide products | CPSC 2022-04-07
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 22738 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 07 April 2022 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall involves biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide products. The product was sold in 500 grams and 1-kilogram zip-top, silver bags. The biOrigins logo and "LYE CAUSTIC SODA/SODIUM HYDROXIDE" are printed on the front of the bag on a white and blue label. The weight and batch number 4430708, 4423901, 4415403 or 4408414 appear on the back of the product. Hazards: The product contains sodium 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 Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information on the packaging.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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