Monday, February 11, 2008

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of Chattem, Inc. “Icy Hot Heat Therapy products” due to consumer reports side effects and injuries involving first, second and third degree burns and skin irritation. The following lots and sizes were 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 Heal – Arm, Neck, and Leg single consumer use “samples” on a limited promotional basis in cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Cream

The FDA states “Consumers who have the Icy Hot Heat Therapy products under this recall should immediately stop using the products, discard them, and /or return them to the manufacturer.”

For information or if you’ve had any injury from the Icy Hot Therapy Products visit this website and view the “Breaking News Tab”  http://www.resource4thepeople.com