K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-134 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 12, 2021
- Brand
- K
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Wild Republic Slap Watches
- Hazard
- Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 12, 2021
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wild Republic Slap Watches · About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Wild Republic Slap Watches (About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves a variety of Wild Republic Slap Watches with coin cell batteries that are attached to the silicone bracelet.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 12, 2021. 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.