CPSC recall · Reported September 4, 2002
CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains
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.
The CPSC recalled The 4-inch "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains feature an auto-racing theme. The bears have whit….
CPSC, Team Beans LLC Announce Recall of "Bottle Cap Bear" Key Chains was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 4, 2002. Reason: A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a c…. Remedy: Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately, and return them to T…. Verify recall #02244 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a c….
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- agency class
- September 4, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02244 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02244 |
| Date reported | September 4, 2002 |
| Date initiated | September 4, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately, and return them to Team Beans for a refund or credit plus po…
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