Chattem Inc. is recalling its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including samples, due to reports of burns and skin irritations.

Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second, and third-degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products,” states a Chattem news release posted on the FDA’s web site.

The recall applies to all lots and all sizes of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy patches:

* Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Back
* Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck, and Leg

Please take this seriously. There have been cases of people dying from reactions to sports creams. You know I’ll be following this up with more information.