| Product name |
Ecoxall Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide |
| Description |
This recall involves the Ecoxall sodium hydroxide caustic soda beads and the potassium hydroxide flakes sold in two-pound plastic sealable bags. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The bag containing sodium hydroxide has a red label with '99% Pure CAUSTIC SODA BEADS Sodium Hydroxide/Lye' on the front. The UPC is '81009340058' and is located on the front of the packaging, The bag containing potassium hydroxide has a blue label with 'POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE FLAKES.' The UPC is '855126007125' and is located on the front of the packaging. Ecoxall is printed on the front of the product. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
Online at www.amazon.com for about $15. |
| Company |
Ecoxall collect at 248-983-6760 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday' web pages https://ecoxallchemical.com/pages/press-releases or www.EcoxallChemical.com |
| Dates sold |
August 2022 through October 2022 |
| Date posted |
03/16/2023 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Ecoxall-Recalls-Sodium-Hydroxide-Caustic-Soda-Beads-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Flakes-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com |
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