CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2022-04-07

biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement; Imported by Madar Corporation; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

22738 · Recalled 2022-04-07 · CPSC page

Recalled biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide – 500 grams bag
Recalled biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide – 500 grams bag

Description

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Madar Corporation for a full refund and a free warning label. Madar Corporation is contacting all purchasers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
biOrigins Sodium Hydroxide ProductsAbout 30

Parties

Importer
Madar Corporation LTD, of the United Kingdom
Made in
United Kingdom
Sold at
Online at amazon.com, $40.

Consumer contact

Madar Corporation collect at 315-537-8102 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT Monday through Friday, email pat@madarcorporation.co.uk, or online at www.mysticmomentsuk.com/products/lye- caustic-soda-sodium-hydroxide or www.madarcorporation.co.uk and click on "Important Recall Information For US Customers" for more information.

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The weight and batch number appear on the back of the product
The weight and batch number appear on the back of the product
Recalled biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide – 1-kilogram bag
Recalled biOrigins-branded sodium hydroxide – 1-kilogram bag
The weight and batch number appear on the back of the product
The weight and batch number appear on the back of the product

Source: CPSC recall 22738. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.