CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 17, 2023

Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products 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.

Contact Information

Midwest Lubricants toll-free at 833-791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email support@midwestlubricants.com or online at www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/ or www.midwestlubricants.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
23782

Product Information

Product Name
Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide
Number of Units
About 3,000
Manufacturer Name
Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 833-791-7335
Website www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/
Full Contact Information

Midwest Lubricants toll-free at 833-791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email support@midwestlubricants.com or online at www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/ or www.midwestlubricants.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.