CPSC Recall in 2021: 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)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-745

Date: May 13, 2021

Product Name: The Lye Guy Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The products contain sodium and 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.  In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” and other mandatory information on the packaging.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 32,000

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Online at TheLyeGuy.com from November 2008 through February 2021 for between $6 and $9.

Manufactured In:

United States