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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)

Recall 21-745 · May 13, 2021 · The Lye Guy

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-745 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 13, 2021
Brand
The Lye Guy
Category
Other consumer products
Products
The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide
Hazard
Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 32,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 13, 2021

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide · About 32,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.; The Lye Guy, of Pennellville, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

The Lye Guy collect at 315-436-6560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email thelyeguy@gmail.com or online at www.thelyeguy.com and click on Recall Information on the left side of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide (About 32,000 units). This recall involves The Lye Guy sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products sold in 32 oz plastic jars with a white continuous thread closure.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 13, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.