CPSC recall · Reported May 13, 2021
The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
The products contain sodium and potassium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the pro…
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.y. recalled This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold i….
The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child … was recalled by The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.y. in May 13, 2021. Reason: The products contain sodium and potassium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required b…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight …. Verify recall #21745 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The products contain sodium and potassium hydroxide, which must be in child resistant packaging as required b….
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- agency class
- May 13, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21745 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure. The Lye Guy logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the jar.
Reason for recall
The products contain sodium and 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 products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" and other mandatory information on the packaging.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact The Lye Guy for free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21745 |
| Date reported | May 13, 2021 |
| Date initiated | May 13, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 32,000 |
| 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 products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact The Lye G…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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