CPSC Recall in 2023: Midwest Lubricants Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging and FHSA Labeling Requirements (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-782

Date: August 17, 2023

Product Name: Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 3,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for about $44.

Manufactured In:

United States