K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #21134
Recall Date
2021-05-12
Manufacturer
K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio
Units Affected
About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Wild Republic Slap Watches
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.
Reported Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28