K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
CPSC recall 21134 · announced May 12, 2021 · K & M International Inc., D/b/a Wild Republic · 463,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves a variety of Wild Republic Slap Watches with coin cell batteries that are attached to the silicone bracelet. There are 42 models that come in various colors. The face on the watch comes with animal design or historical figures, such as a wolf, spider, elephant, dolphin, frog, panda, mermaid and/or King Tut. On the back of the watch, it states "Made in China" and has the initials K & M on it. As noted on the label, the slap watch is intended for children over the age of three.
The hazard
The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kole Imports, Roer's Zoofari, Seaquest Interactive Aquarium, other zoos, museums and aquariums and online at Wild Republic.com, Amazon.com and Peluches Cory.com from March 2018 through April 2021 for about $8.
Consumer contact: Wild Republic at 800-800-9678 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at quality@wildrepublic.com or online at www.wildrepublic.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information and to complete the online registration form for recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.