Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record: Midwest Lubricants Sodium Hydroxide Products

1. Recall Summary
On August 17, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published Recall Alert Number 23782 regarding Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads. The recall was initiated due to the product’s failure to meet child-resistant packaging requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The recall involves approximately 3,000 units sold in the United States. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is identified as Midwest Lubricants 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads. It is sold in a white 10-pound bottle. The label is red, blue, and white and bears the text “Midwest Lubricants, 99% Pure Sodium Hydroxide/Lye, and Caustic Soda Beads.” The product was sold online at MidwestLubricants.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through June 2023 for approximately $44. The manufacturer is Midwest Lubricants, of Fredericktown, Missouri. The product was manufactured in the United States. Model numbers, UPC codes, and specific lot numbers are not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product contains sodium hydroxide, a substance that, under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, must be packaged in child-resistant containers. The packaging of the recalled products is not child resistant. This poses a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes if the contents are accessed by children. Additionally, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information required on the packaging. As of the recall publication date, no injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should immediately store it in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Consumers should then contact Midwest Lubricants to arrange for a free replacement product that includes child-resistant packaging and a corrected label. The recall notice states that Midwest Lubricants and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by Midwest Lubricants is a free replacement product. The replacement will be provided with child-resistant packaging and a new label that complies with FHSA requirements. No refund option is specified in the recall notice. Consumers are not instructed to return the original product to the retailer; instead, they are directed to store it safely until the replacement is received.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Midwest Lubricants for further information or to request a replacement using the following methods:
– Toll-free telephone: 833-791-7335, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
– Email: support@midwestlubricants.com
– Online: Visit www.midwestlubricants.com/sodium-hydroxide-product-recall/ or go to www.midwestlubricants.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page.

Not specified in the recall notice: alternative contact methods, international consumer contact information, or a specific deadline for requesting a replacement.

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