Family Health Products Recalls Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recall date

October 12, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

24703

Brand / firm

Family Health Products Inc., Omaha, Nebraska

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com from June 2023 through August 2023 for about $18.

Why it was recalled

The recalled product contains sodium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.

What was recalled

This recall involves Family Health Products Crystal Clear Sodium Hydroxide products. Sodium hydroxide is commonly used for soapmaking and cleaning. The sodium hydroxide, also called lye or caustic soda, was sold in a resealable two-pound bag with "CRYSTAL CLEAR", "SODIUM HYDROXIDE", "Protect, Deliver, Clean", and "NaOH" printed in large type.

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Family Health Products to receive free replacement child resistant packaging and a new label. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm and Amazon.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.