Hydroxycut Recall and Lawsuit

Losing weight is a goal that millions of American establish for themselves every year, and there are almost as many 'strategies' for doing so as there are people who need to accomplish this feat. Weight loss has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, and most of the products that hit the market these days are marketed to be convenient and a fit with the typical American's busy lifestyle.

One of the leading products to hit the market in recent years was actually an entire line of products sold under the brand name of Hydroxycut. Below you'll find information that describes the Hydroxycut product line, the problems the products encountered, the reaction of the government and how you should proceed if you've been harmed as a result of taking Hydroxycut products.

About Hydroxycut

Hydroxycut is a line of products that are intended to help people burn fat and calories simply by taking the supplements that they have formulated for sale. They were sold on an over-the-counter basis at retail locations all over the United States, and for a few years they sold very well. Their entire marketing strategy was to promote ease of use and the speed of the results they produced.

Hydroxycut was intended to work by raising the body's temperature, which is a process known as thermogenesis. When this occurs, the theory was that a raised body temperature tended to speed the metabolism and thereby burn fat and calories even while the consumer was in a state of rest. The products were popular with those who wanted to lose weight as well as with body builders given Hydroxycut's purported ability to burn fat without attacking muscle mass.

Hydroxycut Side Effects - Liver Damage

Unfortunately, many people soon learned the hard way that there were problems associated with the Hydroxycut product line. One of the most daunting aspects of these problems was that consumers didn't see them coming because these products did not require FDA approval before they hit the market. The reason was that Hydroxycut products were classified as a 'supplement.' This allowed them to get to retail shelves without delay.

After some time on the market, reports began to surface that Hydroxycut was linked to severe damage to the liver of several people who had used them. This damage included jaundice, which was the least severe side effect, to total liver failure. When a liver fails, it cannot process toxins out of the body's system, creating an extremely dangerous situation. Most people require liver transplants when their original liver fails. There was also a report of one death of a young man who had been using Hydroxycut.

FDA and Hydroxycut Recall

Ultimately, the government got involved and began to apply scrutiny on the makers of Hydroxycut. This pressure along with consumer awareness efforts finally led to a recall of 14 different Hydroxycut products. The specific products that were recalled included:
  • Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules
  • Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules
  • Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
  • Hydroxycut 24
  • Hydroxycut Carb Control
  • Hydroxycut Natural
In conjunction with the recall, the FDA released a statement that anyone who was using any of these products should stop doing so immediately in order to avoid an even higher possibility of developing liver damage. Those who had been using these products but had not experienced health problems were still encouraged to seek medical attention to make sure that no problems had arisen without the consumer's knowledge.

Hydroxycut Attorney and Lawsuit - Take Action

If you or someone you love has taken any Hydroxycut product and suffered as a result, you need to take specific actions. First, save the product you were using and contact your doctor to schedule an immediate medical evaluation to determine the extent of the damage you suffered. Secondly, you need to contact the defective products lawyers at Phillips Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation, as you likely have legal rights and options at your disposal. Contact the firm today to obtain the answers you need.
 



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