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Product recall · CPSCMay 12, 2021Highest risk
K & M International Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Button-cell battery ingestion can cause fatal internal burns.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- May 12, 2021
- Brand
- K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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