Merck recalls Temodar and Temozolomide bottles with cracked caps that may allow young children to access capsules, risking poisoning. Consumers should check for cracks and contact Merck for a replacement cap.
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.
Merck is recalling bottles of Temodar and Temozolomide capsules that have cracked caps. This could let young children access the medication, leading to poisoning. The recall is for safety in preventing accidental ingestion by children.
The bottle caps can crack, making the child-resistant closure ineffective. Young children might then access the capsules and ingest them, which could cause poisoning.
Parents or caregivers of young children who use Temodar or Temozolomide capsules are most at risk. The product is prescribed for cancer treatment, so patients and their families should be cautious.
Check for cracks in the white plastic caps on brown glass bottles labeled "Temozolomide". The bottles come in 5-count and 14-count sizes and were distributed as oral chemotherapy drugs.
Check the white plastic caps for cracks; if found, contact Merck for a replacement cap.
Keep the bottles stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children.
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.
The bottle caps can crack, making the child-resistant closure ineffective and allowing young children to access the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.
Contact Merck for a replacement cap immediately.
Yes, the product is safe to use as directed if the cap is not cracked.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merck to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6483 — Merck Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules Hello, I own a Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules that is covered by recall 6483 from Merck. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
