October 12, 2023 • Recall #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)
Recall 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.
Hazards Identified
- 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.
Consumer 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.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide, 2 lb. bags | N/A | About 570 |
Recalled Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide
Manufacturers
Family Health Products Inc., Omaha, Nebraska
Retailers
Online at Amazon.com from June 2023 through August 2023 for about $18.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice