K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-05-12). Hazards: fall, choking, ingestion. About 463,000 units in the US and 75,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21134 |
| Published | 2021-05-12 |
| Last updated | 2021-05-12 |
| Products | Wild Republic Slap Watches |
| Firm named in the title | K & M International |
| Firms | K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 463,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 75,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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