CPSCGeneral Alert
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalle...
Published: August 22, 2006Recall ID: 06241Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Spin-Master-Radio-Controlled-Toy-Airplanes-Sold-Exclusively-at-Toys-R-Us-Recalled-for-Burn-Hazard- |
| Title | Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/545636d4bbf747a5b0bc82150de23a8f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toy Airplane |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns. |
| Products › Name | Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane |
| Products › Type | Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Products › Category I D | 2089 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,500 |
| Recall I D | 3341 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2006-08-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06241 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |