Recalls / 2021-05-20
Pro Supply Outlet Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
21749 · Recalled 2021-05-20 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Pro Supply Outlet sodium and potassium hydroxide products sold in two-pound rigid white plastic jars with continuous thread caps. The front of the label bears the PSO logo, the product name, SKU 7023 and UPC 078345004533 for the sodium hydroxide and SKU 7132 and UPC 078345004625 for the potassium hydroxide.
Hazards
The products contain sodium hydroxide or 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 product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals.
Reported injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Pro Supply Outlet for a free replacement child-resistant cap and label to put on the product. Pro Supply Outlet is contacting all purchasers directly.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide | About 2,600 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Chemical Technologies International Inc., dba Pro Supply Outlet
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com, prosupplyoutlet.com
Consumer contact
Pro Supply Outlet toll-free at 855-248-9059 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at PSO5000@ctiinc.biz, or online at www.prosupplyrecall.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 21749. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.