Find Products Liability Attorneys That Deal With Icy Hot Claims

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

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, TN 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.

 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.

If you or a loved one have used Icy Hot Heat Therapy patches, and suffered burns or blisters consult with a product liability attorney to determine the vailidty of your claim.

• February 12, 2008: Icy Hot Heat Therapy products have been recalled nationwide because they have reportedly caused burns and skin irritation.
• March 11, 2008: Chattem Canada is recalling a number of products in its Icy Hot Heat Therapy line, following the recall of the same products in the US last month.
• June 19, 2008: FDA has issued a warning letter to the makers of the Icy Hot Patch, regarding the recent product recall.

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