Chemboys Recalls DIYChemicals Potassium and Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 23-787 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 31, 2023
- Brand
- Chemboys
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide
- Hazard
- Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 200
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 31, 2023
What was recalled
This recall involves Chemboys LLC's DIYChemicals potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide products. These products are commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, and the potassium hydroxide products were sold in a heat-sealed or resealable bag available from 200 gram to 10-pound sizes. "DIYChemicals" is printed on the front of the product packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide · About 200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at DIYChemicals.com, Amazon.com and Ebay.com from May 2021 to March 2023 from $10 to $85, depending on size.; Chemboys LLC, of Liberty, Texas.
Consumer contact
Chemboys toll-free at 888-246-2697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@diychemicals.com or online at https://diychemicals.com/recall_naohkoh/ or www.diychemicals.com and click on "recall information" at the top of the page 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?
DIYChemicals: Potassium Hydroxide/KOH Flakes and Sodium Hydroxide (About 200 units). This recall involves Chemboys LLC's DIYChemicals potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide products.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (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 Chemboys to receive 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 August 31, 2023. 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.