CPSCOctober 15, 2003consumer
CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Brands named
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