CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2021
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products i…
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa. recalled This recall involves Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals sodium hydroxide, heptane, a….
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to… was recalled by Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa. in May 27, 2021. Reason: The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the P…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach …. Verify recall #21750 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the P….
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- May 27, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21750 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 Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals sodium hydroxide, heptane, and naphtha. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, was sold in either a jar with a continuous thread cap or resealable silver bag available in one-pound, two-pound and five-pound sizes. The naphtha was sold in a metal can in one-half gallon and gallon sizes. The heptane was sold in a metal can in quart, one-half gallon and gallon sizes. The WAM&C logo and the product name are printed on a white label at the front of the product.
Reason for recall
The products Sodium Hydroxide, Heptane, or Naphtha must be in child resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant. The sodium hydroxide poses a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The heptane and naphtha pose a risk of eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, lack of coordination and loss of consciousness. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information on the packaging.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals for a free replacement child-resistant cap and label. Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21750 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2021 |
| Date initiated | May 27, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 780 |
| 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 reach of children and contact Williams Advance…
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