CPSC source record The product contains sodium hydroxide, which must Ongoing

Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: 2023-08-17 Recalling Firm: Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri Record Ref: 9692

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This CPSC record concerns Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert) and names Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

Firm: Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri
Classification: The product contains sodium hydroxide, which must
Status: Ongoing
Recall date: 2023-08-17

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Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle. Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: The product contains sodium 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 product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information on the packaging.. This recall involves Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads sold in a white 10-pound bottle. Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads are printed on the red, blue, and white label.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children and contact Midwest Lubricants for a free replacement with child resistant packaging and a new label. Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.. Midwest Lubricants toll-free at 833-791-7335 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email support@midwestlubricants.com or online at www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/ or www.midwestlubricants.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

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This record was last updated in our index on 2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC. Because recall enforcement statuses and instructions evolve, always verify details directly with the issuing government agency.

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Issuing agency: CPSC
Source ID: 9692
Indexed update: 2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
Official source: Open issuing-agency record