CPSC Recalls Super Lube For Violations Of The Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Several lubricants have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall is related to violations of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act which protects young children from potentially ingesting poisonous products. All products that have the capacity to poison an individual must be kept in child-resistant packaging. The recalled products contain either ethylene glycol or low-viscosity petroleum distillates. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires that all such products be kept in child-resistant packaging. The packaging on the recalled products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. In addition, petroleum distillates can get into the lungs causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage, which can be fatal, according to the recall.

Consumers are advised to immediately secure the recalled Super Lube products out of the sight and reach of children and contact Kano Laboratories for a full refund. Consumers will need to provide proof that they own the product by emailing a photo of their product to info@super-lube.com to receive their full refund.

Lawsuits against manufacturers 

Lawsuits against manufacturers of dangerous products like Super Lube are quite rare. Compliance with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act is generally quite high. Generally speaking, when companies violate the Act, they can face lawsuits filed by government agencies like the FDA and CPSC.

A recent investigation and lawsuit show that the CPSC takes violations of PPPA quite seriously, even when there is no injury. When there is an injury, not only can a company face fines levied by the government, they can also face personal injury lawsuits.

The PPPA ensures that all dangerous products are packaged with the appropriate restraints to prevent young children from accessing the dangerous chemicals within the packaging.

In one case, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey entered a consent decree imposing a $5 million civil penalty against a multinational pharmaceutical company for knowingly violating the PPPA and the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). It was the first time a civil penalty had been imposed against a company for failing to comply with the PPPA standards and mandatory reporting requirements.

In addition to civil penalties and personal injury lawsuits, companies that violate the PPPA can face costly recalls.

Personal injury lawsuits related to chemical ingestion by children 

If a child gets into a dangerous chemical that wasn’t appropriately packaged, the company that manufactured the product can be sued by the parents who incur the expense of treating the child for their injuries. In some cases, injuries can be severe or even fatal. The above-mentioned product poses a risk of death even if it is inhaled. Since it’s a violation of the PPPA to place dangerous chemicals into the stream of commerce without employing child-resistant packaging, these companies can be held liable for violations.

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Source:

cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kano-Laboratories-Recalls-Super-Lube-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning-Violation-of-the-Poison-Prevention-Packaging-Act