CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-09-04). Hazards: choking. About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02244 |
| Published | 2002-09-04 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-14 |
| Product category | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products | Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains |
| Firm named in the title | Team Beans LLC |
| Firms | Team Beans LLC, of East Brunswick, N.J. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Select auto racing souvenir shops and collectibles stores nationwide sold the key chains, from January 2002 through July 2002, for about $10. |
Description
The 4-inch "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains feature an auto-racing theme. The bears have white heads and tails, and hold a miniature "Coca- Cola" bottle in their left paws. The bears' outfits contain colors and insignia associated with selected professional racecar drivers. The featured driver's racing number is written on a bottle cap design on the bear's front. The back of each bear has a patch that contains the words, "THE COCA-COLA™ RACING FAMILY," and a black and white checkered "Coca- Cola" bottle in the middle. Team Beans LLC imported the key chains as part of a licensing agreement with The Coca-Cola Co.
Hazard
A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately, and return them to Team Beans for a refund or credit plus postage. Mail the item to Team Beans Forever Collectibles, Attention: Geoff Geruso - cc, 11 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Incidents and injuries
Team Beans LLC has not received any reports of bottles attached to the key chains coming off. This recall is being announced to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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