CPSC recall 15219
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-08-19
On 2015-08-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules by Merck Sharp And Dohme, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15219 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-08-18 |
| Published | 2015-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Merck Sharp And Dohme |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules | 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
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Merck-Recalls-Temodar-and-Temozolomide-Bottles-with-Cracked-Caps
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