Soap Makers Lye (Boyer) – Packaging Safety Issue (2020)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Soap Supply Co. Lye, Soap Makers Lye, California Soap Supply, Combo Pure Solutions, Red Crown High Test Lye, and Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes
Brand
The Boyer Corporation Inc., LaGrange, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Boyer Corporation Inc., LaGrange, Ill. is recalling Soap Supply Co. Lye, Soap Makers Lye, California Soap Supply, Combo Pure Solutio. The hazard is: The products contain sodium and/or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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: Brand Description Distributed By Soap Supply Co. Lye yellow label BigTProducts Soap Makers Lye green label BigTProducts California Soap Supply dark blue label NG Inc. Combo Pure Solutions light blue label NG Inc. Red Crown High Test Lye red label Boyer Corporation Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes white label Boyer Corporation
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Boyer for a free replacement child-resistant cap.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026