Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard

Recalled August 22, 2006 · CPSC recall 06241 · Spin

Hazard

The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Units

About 7,500

Incidents / injuries

Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane

Manufacturer(s)

Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada

Retailers

Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →