Fwd: FDA Alert: Chattem Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

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*Jim Broatch * wrote:

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:40:36 -0500 (EST)

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Subject: FDA Alert: Chattem Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

FDA Alert: Chattem Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

*Nationwide Recall Due To Reports of First, Second And Third Degree Burns*

Chattem, Inc. and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals

of a voluntary nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products,

including consumer " samples " that were included on a limited promotional

basis in cartons of its 3 oz Aspercreme product.

*The products were recalled because of consumer reports of first, second and

third degree burns as well as skin irritation. All lots and sizes of the

following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products 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

*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. *

NOTE: if products have been removed from their holding cartons the recalled

products are packaged in a red colored plastic pouch which states* Icy Hot

Heat Therapy *and either* Back *or* Arm/Neck and Leg.*

Single consumer use " samples " of Icy Hot Heat Therapy- Arm, Neck and Leg

were included on a limited promotional basis in yellow and red cartons of 3

oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème. The samples were distinct and

stand-alone products, clearly labeled as " Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated

Heat, " with their own internal labeling.

These products are sold over the counter through food, drug and mass

merchandisers.

Product may be returned for a full refund (average retail price) by calling

Chattem's Consumer Affairs Department at 1- (M-F from 8am to 4pm

EST) or via website at

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Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of the Icy Hot Heat Therapy

products should also be reported the FDA Adverse Event Reporting Program,

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or by fax at 800-FDA-0178, and to Chattem at the above toll-free number.

Chattem is notifying its customers, including distributors and retailers,

about this recall, and is arranging for immediate return of all recalled

products to Chattem.

*This recall only involves the above listed Icy Hot Heat Therapy products

including single consumer use " samples " that were included in cartons of 3

oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème and does not involve any other Icy Hot

or Aspercreme products.*

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