FDA Announces Recall of Icy Hot Therapy Patches
Many over-the-counter Icy Hot therapy products have been voluntarily recalled by Chattem, Inc., according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the agency, customers suffered first, second and third degree burns, skin irritation and skin removal due to their use of the Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat patch.
The Air Activated Heat Patches are available in a variety of different applications. Following are the only three applications affected by the recall:
- "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' included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme"
The products were sold through food stores, drug stores, and mass merchandisers. Consumers who purchased the products under recall should immediately stop using them, destroy them, and/or return them to Chattem, Inc., by contacting their Consumer Affairs Department at 1(877) 742-6275, or via the company's website: www.chattem.com.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of these products should also be reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting Program, either online, or by fax at 800-FDA-0178.
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