CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of “Bottle Cap Bear” Key Chains
Home product recall 02-244. Announced by CPSC on Sep 4, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 4, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, contact Team Beans at (800) 450-5585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 8,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Team Beans LLC, East Brunswick, N.J.
- Select auto racing souvenir shops and collectibles stores nationwide sold the key chains, from January 2002 through July 2002, for about $10.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
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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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.