CPSC Recall in 2021: K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-134

Date: May 12, 2021

Product Name: Wild Republic Slap Watches

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.

Hazard Description:

The coin cell battery inside the slap watches can fall out, posing battery ingestion and choking hazards to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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