Pfizer recalls Thermacare heat wraps due to complaints of wraps coming apart and leaking granular material. Affected products include 8-pack joint pain and 3-pack muscle pain therapy wraps with specific UPCs.
The firm received complaints of the wrap coming apart and leaking granular material
Pfizer is recalling Thermacare heat wraps that have been reported to come apart and leak granular material. This could cause skin irritation or discomfort if the material contacts the skin.
The heat wraps can come apart during use, causing granular material to leak. This material may contact the skin and cause irritation or discomfort.
People who own the Thermacare heat wraps with UPC 0573301311 are affected. Those using the wraps for joint or muscle pain relief are most at risk if the wraps leak.
Check for the Thermacare brand with UPC 0573301311. The product includes 8 heat wraps for joint pain or 3 heat wraps for muscle pain therapy.
Look for the UPC 0573301311 on the product packaging to confirm if it's affected.
Pfizer received complaints that the heat wraps came apart and leaked granular material.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected products.
Check for the UPC 0573301311 on the product packaging. The affected products include 8-pack joint pain and 3-pack muscle pain therapy wraps.
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Subject: Recall Z-0556-2019 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall Z-0556-2019 from Pfizer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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