Chattem Issues URGENT Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Icy Hot(R) Heat Therapy(TM)...

Chattem Issues URGENT Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Icy Hot(R) Heat Therapy(TM) Products

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(Business Wire)--
Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT) announced today that it is initiating
a voluntary Nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products,
including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited
promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz. Aspercreme(R) product. This
recall is being conducted to the consumer level.

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.

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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
consumer use "samples" included on a limited promotional basis in
cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme.

NOTE: if products have been removed from their holding cartons the
recalled products are packaged in a red colored plastic pouch which
states Icy Hot Heat Therapy and either Back or Arm/Neck and Leg.

Single consumer use "samples" of Icy Hot Heat Therapy- Arm, Neck and
Leg were included on a limited promotional basis in yellow and red
cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme. The samples were
distinct and stand-alone products, clearly labeled as "Icy Hot Heat
Therapy Air Activated Heat," with their own internal labeling.
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These products are sold over the counter through food, drug and
mass merchandisers.

Consumers who have the Icy Hot Heat Therapy products under recall
should immediately stop using the products, discard them, and/or
return them to Chattem, Inc.

Product may be returned for a full refund (average retail price)
by calling Chattem's Consumer Affairs Department at 1-877-742-6275
(M-F from 8am to 4pm EST) or via our website at www.Chattem.com.

Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of the Icy Hot Heat
Therapy products should also be reported to the FDA Adverse Event
Reporting Program, either online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm,
or by fax at 800-FDA-0178, and to Chattem at the below toll-free
number.

Chattem is notifying its customers, including distributors and
retailers, about this recall, and is arranging for immediate return of
all recalled products to Chattem.

This recall only involves the above listed Icy Hot Heat Therapy
products including single consumer use "samples" that were included in
cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme and does not involve
any other Icy Hot or Aspercreme products.

Chattem is committed to the integrity and safety of its products
and is undertaking this voluntary recall with the full knowledge of
the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions or concerns about this product may
contact Chattem's Consumer Affairs Department at 1-888-442-4464 (M-F
8am to 4pm EST).

Chattem, Inc.
David W. Grob, MS, RAC
Director, Regulatory Affairs & Safety
888-442-4464

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