Consumer alert: IcyHot

 This qualifies for mention here because this product contains menthol.

The products involved are the following.

• 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 “samples” in cartons of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème.

The company that makes IcyHot agreed to the recall after more than 200 consumers reported first, second, and third degree burns, as well as skin irritation as a result of consumer use or possible misuse of these products.

Return these products for a refund by calling Chattem Inc. Consumer Affairs Department at 1-877-742-6275 (M-F from 8am to 4pm EST) or via their website at www.Chattem.com.

Report adverse reactions experienced to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting Program, online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.

2/16/08 09:53 JR