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

Wild Republic Slap Watches

Date of Recall

2021-05-12

CPSC Release Number

21-134

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)

Importer

K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Wild Republic at 800-800-9678 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at  [email protected] or online at www.wildrepublic.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information and to complete the online registration form for recall.

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