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CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains

Recall 02-244 · September 4, 2002

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-244 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 4, 2002
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 8,000
Last updated by CPSC
October 14, 2025

What was 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains · About 8,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Select auto racing souvenir shops and collectibles stores nationwide sold the key chains, from January 2002 through July 2002, for about $10.; Team Beans LLC, of East Brunswick, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Team Beans at (800) 450-5585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bottle Cap Bear Key Chains (About 8,000 units). The 4-inch "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains feature an auto-racing theme.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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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