The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02244·Announced 2002-09-04

Team Beans Recalls Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains Due to Choking Hazard

Team Beans LLC is recalling about 8,000 Bottle Cap Bear key chains because the miniature bottle attachment can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Team Beans LLC is recalling approximately 8,000 "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains. The 4-inch plush bears feature an auto-racing theme and hold a miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle in their left paws. The recall was initiated because the miniature bottle can come off the bear, creating a choking hazard for young children.

The key chains were sold at select auto racing souvenir shops and collectibles stores nationwide from January 2002 through July 2002 for about $10. Team Beans LLC imported the items as part of a licensing agreement with The Coca-Cola Co. The company has not received any reports of the bottles detaching or any resulting injuries; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential harm.

Consumers should immediately take the key chains away from children. To obtain a refund or credit plus postage, consumers should mail the item to Team Beans Forever Collectibles, Attention: Geoff Geruso - cc, 11 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. For more information, contact Team Beans at (800) 450-5585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains
Manufacturer
Team Beans LLC, of East Brunswick, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Key Chains
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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