On February 12, 2008, the FDA issued a Class II Recall on Chattem, Inc. Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products. Typically, these products are used externally for temporary relief of pain in the muscles and joints and for arthritis pain. The list of products can be found on the FDA’s website at www.fda.gov. The recalled IcyHot heat patches are:

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 3oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème

The defective IcyHot heat patches were manufactured from October 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007 and distributed them from December 4, 2006 through February 4, 2008.
Chattem is a Tennessee corporation which manufactures the recalled IcyHot Heat Therapy patches. According to the FDA website, the company recalled these defective pain patches because of consumer reports of first, second, and third degree burns, skin irritation, and skin removal.

According to the company’s website, persons with concerns about IcyHot burns may visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/icyhot-qa.html. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered first second third degree burns or need skin grafts or grafting from IcyHot heat therapy patches, you should retain the product for any future comsumer claims.

According to the FDA website, Healthcare professionals and consumers may report any problems with the use of this product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm

If you are interested in more information about the IcyHot Pain Patch recall or you would like to speak to an IcyHot Burn lawyer, please visit our website at www.awkolaw.com.