Nationwide ThermaCare Heat Wraps Recall
Pfizer recalls ThermaCare HeatWraps due to Skin Injury Risk
September 28, 2010 – This month, Pfizer announced the recall of 190,000 ThermaCare HeatWraps in the United States and Puerto Rico due to the risk of skin injury from a leaking wrap. Heat wraps are placed on the skin and transfer heat to soothe sore or cramping muscles or tendons
According to a press release, ThermaCare HeatWraps Menstrual with the lot #E06831 and an expiration date of 8/2012 are being recalled. In the press statement, Pfizer says that it is taking this step “… after finding a potential for a leak of the components contained in the wrap, which could cause skin injury such as irritation or burn.”