Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
CPSC recall 15219. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 15219 has the recall date 18 Aug 2015. The notice names the firm Merck Sharp & Dohme. The recall has about 276,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Poisoning. CPSC gives the product type Tablet or Capsule Drugs.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 276,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, About 276,000, Tablet or Capsule Drugs |
| Sold at | Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2013 to August 2015. The container was included in the cost of the medication which is based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors. |
| Manufacturer | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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- Hazard: Poisoning
- Category: Tablet or Capsule Drugs
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 276,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Tablet or Capsule Drugs
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Merck Sharp & Dohme
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15219The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15219. https://recallregister.com/product/6483-merck-recalls-temodar-and-temozolomide-bottles-with-cracked-caps-due-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15219 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2013 to August 2015. The container was included in the cost of the medication which is based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15219?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15219?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 276,000