Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold recall
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard
Why was Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold recalled?
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. Contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane
- Company
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
- Quantity
- About 7,500
- Sold at
- Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.
- Recall date
- August 22, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled radio-controlled toy airplane is lightweight, made of silver or black Styrofoam, and measures 19 inches from wingtip to wingtip. "Air Hogs Skywinder" is printed on the plane's wings. "©2003 Spin Master Ltd" is printed on the right propeller mount. The airplane comes with a controller unit and a charger. Rechargeable batteries are preinstalled in the plane's fuselage. A date code beginning with 06XXXXHM is located under the plane's propeller, on the outside of the controller unit and inside the controller's battery compartment, and on the charger unit's stand.