The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21750·Announced 2021-05-27

Williams Advanced Materials Recalls Three Chemicals for Packaging and Labeling Violations

Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals is recalling sodium hydroxide, heptane, and naphtha because the packaging is not child-resistant and labels violate federal requirements.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves hazardous chemicals with risks of chemical burns and loss of consciousness, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc. is recalling approximately 780 units of sodium hydroxide, heptane, and naphtha. The recall is due to the products' failure to meet child-resistant packaging requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and violations of the Federal Hazardous Substance Act labeling requirements.

The sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, was sold in jars or resealable bags in one-pound, two-pound, and five-pound sizes. The naphtha was sold in metal cans in one-half gallon and gallon sizes, while the heptane was sold in metal cans in quart, one-half gallon, and gallon sizes. The products were sold from August 2020 through February 2021 via Williamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com, and Etsy.com for between $6 and $63.

The non-child-resistant packaging poses risks of chemical burns, irritation, and other health effects if accessed by children. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals for a free replacement child-resistant cap and label.

The recalled product

Product
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
Manufacturer
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Inc., of Clairton, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Chemicals
Hazard
Affected units
780

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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