Icy Hot Products Linked to Burn Injuries

Chattem, Inc., the manufacturer of Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, has issued a nationwide recall of its "heat therapy" products due to reports of skin irritation and burn injuries. To date, more than 200 people have reported getting first, second and third degree burns and other skin irritations from Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, prompting Chattem to order the recall.

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Icy Hot Burn Injuries

Icy Hot Heat Therapy is a self-heating disposable patch designed to soothe muscular and joint pain. The recalled products, which are sold over-the-counter and packaged in a red colored plastic pouch, include the following:

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

As well, some of the recalled products were samples of the Icy Hot that were issued with a promotional package of the 3 oz. size of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme. The recall does not involve any other Icy Hot or Aspercreme products.

Chattem Inc. manufactures and sells health and beauty products, toiletries, proprietary drugs, fragrances and dietary supplements. According to Forbes.com, The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company said the number of consumers affected by the product is fewer than 1,800, or a tenth of 1% of the approximately 1.8 million units sold. In fiscal 2007, sales of Icy Hot Heat Therapy represented 2.3% of Chattem's total sales of $423 million.

Stop Using Icy Hot

Chattem advises consumers who have the Icy Hot Heat Therapy products under recall should immediately stop using the products, discard them, and/or return them to Chattem, Inc.

Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of the Icy Hot Heat Therapy products should also be reported the FDA Adverse Event Reporting Program

Consumers with questions or concerns about this product may contact Chattem's Consumer Affairs Department at 1-888-442-4464.

However, if you have suffered a burn injury, you may want to seek legal help.

Icy Hot Burns Legal Help

If you or a loved one have used Icy Hot Heat Therapy patches, and suffered burns or blisters, please click the link below to send your complaint to a lawyer to evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.

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Last updated on Sep-15-09

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