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Aug 12, 2023

Midwest Lubricants recalls sodium hydroxide products

Midwest Lubricants of Fredericktown, Mo., is recalling about 3,000 containers of sodium hydroxide. The packaging of the products is not child resistant, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging

Midwest Lubricants of Fredericktown, Mo., is recalling about 3,000 containers of sodium hydroxide.

The packaging of the products is not child resistant, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.

Additionally, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information.;

No incidents or injuries have been reported

This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle.

Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.

The sodium hydroxide, manufactured in the U.S., was sold online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020, through June 2023, for about $44.

Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Midwest Lubricants for a free replacement with child-resistant packaging and a new label.

Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Midwest Lubricants toll-free at (833) 791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email [email protected] or online at www.midwestlubricants.com for more information.

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A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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