Spin Master Toys · Recalled
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- 15
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Incident log
Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 22 2006; last revised JUL 12 2024.