Temodar Bottles (Merck) – Cracked Cap Hazard (2015)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
Brand
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J. is recalling Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (g. The hazard is: The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to y. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026