ThermaCare HeatWraps Recalled Nationwide!
Pfizer has announced a recall on several of its ThermaCare HeatWrap products because they could leak ingredients that are contained in the heat cell wrap.
The use of a leaking/damaged heat cell wrap could cause skin injuries such as burns, blisters, and skin irritation to the area where the wrap was applied. The product label warns not to use the product if heat cell contents leak or the wrap is damaged or torn.
The following products have been recalled for leaking ingredients:
- Muscle Pain Therapy 3+1 count with lot number S68516
- Muscle Pain Therapy 3 count with lot number T26686
- Menstrual Pain Therapy 3 count with lot number T26691
- Menstrual Pain Therapy 3+1 count with lot number T26693
- Bundled packages containing three Muscle Therapy Heatwraps 8HR and eight Joint Therapy Heatwraps, 8HR with lot numbers 8054HA and 8054HB
Lot numbers can be found on the side of cartons and the back of each pouch.
Products affected were sold throughout the U.S. between September 2017 and August 2018.
Anybody who has recalled products are advised to stop using them, record the lot number, throw the product away, and contact the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Information Line at 1-800-323-3383 for replacement or a refund. The line is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET.
Thanks WHNT 19 News!
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