CPSC recall 06-241, announced August 22, 2006, covers Spin Master Toys Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane (about 7,500 units). The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. 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 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Spin Master Toys
- Manufacturer
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-241
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.
Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane
CPSC product type: Radio-Controlled Airplanes
Recall contact information
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
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