K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
What's being recalled
Wild Republic Slap Watches
Units: About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
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 problem, in CPSC's words
The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
How to contact the company
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21134, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.