Chattem, Inc. announced Feb. 8, 2008, that it is conducting a nationwide recall of some Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, because it has received consumer reports of skin irritation, first-, second- and third-degree burns resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products.
All lots and all sizes of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products have been recalled:
Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Back Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg single consumer-use samples that were included on a promotional basis in cartons of 3-oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème.
These products are sold over the counter through food, drug and mass merchandisers.
Consumers who have the recalled Icy Hot Heat Therapy products should not use them. They should discard them, or return them to Chattem, Inc.
Products may be returned for a full refund (average retail price) by calling Chattem’s Consumer Affairs Department at 1-877-742-6275 (M-F from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST) or through www.Chattem.com.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of the Icy Hot Heat Therapy products should be reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), either online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm, or by fax at 800-FDA-0178, and to Chattem at the above toll-free number.
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