CPSC Recall in 2020: Boyer Recalls Six Brands of Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Injuries Reported

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2020.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-092

Date: March 18, 2020

Product Name: Soap Supply Co. Lye, Soap Makers Lye, California Soap Supply, Combo Pure Solutions, Red Crown High Test Lye, and Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Recall Description:

This recall involves six brands of sodium and potassium hydroxide products sold in two pound clear plastic bottles with a continuous thread closure cap.  The products are commonly advertised as being used for home soapmaking projects and clearing drains. The lot numbers included in the recall are from 4001 to 9288 and are located on the bottom of the jar and on the side of the box.  The brands of products and description of the packaging included in the recall are: BrandDescription Distributed By Soap Supply Co. Lye yellow labelBigTProductsSoap Makers Lyegreen labelBigTProductsCalifornia Soap Supply dark blue labelNG Inc.Combo Pure Solutionslight blue labelNG Inc.Red Crown High Test Lyered labelBoyer CorporationBoyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakeswhite labelBoyer Corporation

Hazard Description:

The products contain sodium and/or potassium 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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 329,000

Incidents:

CPSC has received two reports of chemical burn injuries with the California Soap Supply product. One involved a child who received chemical burns to their mouth after gaining access to the product.

Sold At:

Online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2019 for about $5. 

Manufactured In:

United States