CPSC recall 02-170, announced May 24, 2002, covers Spin Master Toys Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes (about 137,000 units). The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a laceration, bruise and abrasion hazard to consumers. The notice cites 7 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane. Recall contact: call (800) 622-8339, or go to www.spinmaster.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Firestormer plane is either red or blue in color with a flame graphic across the body and "Firestormer" printed on the wings of the plane. The Skyblazer plane is purple, green and white in color and has "Skyblazer" printed on the wings of the plane. These toys use a hand pump mechanism to compress air to make the plane fly. Both planes are recommended for children 8 years old and over. The planes have an 8-digit date code on the bottom of the pump. The date code reads MM/DD/YY-KS. Only planes with date codes 12/29/01-KS through 03/24/02-KS are included in the recall. "Made In China" is written on the bottom of the pump below the date code. Planes manufactured before December 29, 2001 and after March 24, 2002 are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a laceration, bruise and abrasion hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Spin Master Toys has received seven reports of Firestormer planes bursting, including four reports of injuries to children. Injuries included one chest abrasion, a cut leg, a bruised shoulder and ringing in the ears. There have been no reports involving the Skyblazer planes.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Spin Master Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-170
- Units
- About 137,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hobby shops and department stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Target and K-mart sold these planes, between January 2002 and May 20, 2002, for about $20.
- Importer
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes
CPSC product type: Toy Planes
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spinmaster.com
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