CPSC, Vermont Teddy Bear Co.® and Zany Brainy, Inc.® Announce Recall of Skateboard Keychains Sold With Teddy Bears
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00-053 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 13, 2000
- Brand
- The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.®
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 15,500
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 13, 2000
What was recalled
The skateboard keychain is about 3.75 inches long with red wheels. Z.Z. Jamboarder is a light brown teddy bear, about 15 inches long and wears a white shirt, jeans, a purple hat and sunglasses. The shirt and skateboard have matching emblems showing a bear head inside a red circle. The skateboard keychain is attached to a loop on the right side of the bear's jeans. A sewn-in tag under the left arm of the bear reads, "Z.Z. Jamboarder™" and, on the back, "Limited Edition 1999."
Is my product affected?
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- Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears · About 15,500 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Zany Brainy® sold the teddy bears with keychains nationwide through their stores, website and catalog, from November 1999 through December 1999, for $10 to $13, with the purchase of $50 of other merchandise.; The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.®, of Shelburne, Vt.; Zany Brainy, Inc.®, of King of Prussia, Pa..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firms are aware of two reports of wheels coming off these skateboards, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call their local Zany Brainy® store or visit the website at www.zanybrainy.com. Consumers also can call The Vermont Teddy Bear Co.® toll-free at (877) 293-2327 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 400 recalls in the other consumer products category, 69 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Miniature skateboard keychains attached to Z.Z. Jamboarder teddy bears (About 15,500 units). 75 inches long with red wheels.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these skateboard keychains away from young children immediately, and return them to any Zany Brainy® store to receive a Zooolennium bean-filled plush baby animal toy. Consumers also can return the teddy bear and skateboard keychain set to receive a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 13, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.