CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2020
Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement
The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals and the m…
Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. recalled This recall involves sodium hydroxide drain cleaner sold in a 2-pound white plastic bottl….
Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement was recalled by Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. in March 18, 2020. Reason: The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach o…. Verify recall #20094 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. issued this CPSC recall-The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act ….
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- agency class
- March 18, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20094 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves sodium hydroxide drain cleaner sold in a 2-pound white plastic bottle with a red and black label and includes a child-resistant closure. Belle Chemical, Sodium Hydroxide and 100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner are printed on the label.
Reason for recall
The product contains sodium hydroxide. The label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement label to put on the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20094 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2020 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont. |
| Affected scope | About 6,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical fo…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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