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IcyHot Heat Therapy Injury, Burns and Recall

In February 2008, Chattem, Inc., the manufacturer of IcyHot Heat Therapy Air Activated products, issued a recall of the products due to reports of serious skin burns. Consumer have complained of receiving first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from IcyHot products.
These products are sold over the counter at food and drug stores, and all lots and all sizes of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products are affected by this recall:
  1. Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Back
  2. Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg
  3. Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg single-use "samples" bonus packs included in certain cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme.
 
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Legal Background: The Rights of Patients Injured by Prescription Drugs
The law in most states provides several personal injury claims for persons who have been seriously injured due to defective over the counter drugs and treatments. These claims include strict liability for a defective product, failure to warn, and negligence.
Damages sought against drug manufacturers can include compensation for:
  • Physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and physical impairment;
  • Medical expenses associated with the injuries;
  • Loss of earnings and/or earning capacity; and
  • Punitive damages for egregious conduct.
 
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Consumers who have the recalled Icy Hot Heat Therapy products should immediately stop using the products.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury from use of IcyHot heat therapy products, please click here to contact Lieff Cabraser. At this time, we are reviewing only serious injury cases, including first, second, and third degree burns.
There is no charge for your email message. We will review your claim for free and without any obligation on your part.
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