News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced May 12, 2021
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1. K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/K-M-International-Recalls-Slap-Watches-Due-to-Coin-Cell-Battery-Ingestion-and-Choking-Hazards
2. Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Briggs-Stratton-Recalls-YTL-Longli-and-TIYA-Log-Splitters-with-Briggs-Stratton-Engines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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1. K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards:
Recall Date: May 12, 2021
Recall Number: 21-134
Recall Summary
Name of product:
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:
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the slap watches away from children, stop using them and contact Wild Republic for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Wild Republic at 800-800-9678 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at qua...@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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Recall Details
Units:
About 463,000 (In addition, about 75,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
Incidents/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.
Importer(s):
K & M International Inc., d/b/a Wild Republic, of Twinsburg, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard:
Recall Date: May 12, 2021
Recall Number: 21-133
Recall Summary
Name of product:
YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines
Hazard:
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Remedy:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact:
Briggs & Stratton at 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and hover over “Support,” then click “Recalls” for more information.
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Recall Details
Units:
About 19,630 (In addition, 362 were sold in Canada)
Description:
The recall involves YTL, Longli and TIYA log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine model number 15T232-0011-F8, with serial numbers 160331883074 through 2012073736714, and model number 15T232-1850-F1, with serial numbers 2004260782583 through 2012284118417. The engine’s model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine’s serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton and YTL-015-134 - 30 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308 and YTL-016-476 – 30 ton); Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 - 30 ton and YTL-140-473 - 35 ton); Country Pro (YTL-019-880); Boss (model number WD32T); and Oregon (model 3000 Series – 30 ton).
Incidents/Injuries:
The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
Sold At:
Atwood; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm; Home Depot Canada (Online); L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe’s stores; Lowe’s Canada (Online); Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from March 2016 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
Manufacturer(s):
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
Manufactured In:
China
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