Recalls / 2021-05-12

K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

21134 · Recalled 2021-05-12 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wild Republic Slap Watches		About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: Kole Imports, Roer's Zoofari, Seaquest Interactive Aquarium, other zoos, museums, aquariums, online at Wild Republic.com, Amazon.com, Peluches Cory.com

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.

More images

Close up of the recalled Wild Republic Slap Watches

Close-Up of a recalled Slap Watch-Mermaid

Source: CPSC recall 21134. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.