Safety regulator, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes
Recall 02170 · May 24, 2002 · Spin Master Toys
137,000
units affected
137,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02170
- Date
- May 24, 2002
- Company
- Spin Master Toys
- Units affected
- 137,000
- Product
- Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes
- Product type
- Toy Planes
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled firestormer and skyblazer toy planes?
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.