CPSC recall · Reported August 18, 2015
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of …
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.j. recalled This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsul….
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet C… was recalled by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.j. in August 18, 2015. Reason: The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, c…. Verify recall #15219 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young chil….
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- August 18, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15219 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering.
Reason for recall
The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, consumers should contact Merck for a replacement cap. As with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. Consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15219 |
| Date reported | August 18, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 276,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, consumers should contact Merck for a repl…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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