CPSC recall 21-134, announced May 12, 2021, covers Wild Republic Slap Watches (about 463,000 units). The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-800-9678, go to www.wildrepublic.com, or email quality@wildrepublic.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
As noted on the label, the slap watch is intended for children over the age of three.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic
- Recall number
- 21-134
- Units
- About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio
Recall contact information
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.
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