Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard
Recall 06241 · Aug 22, 2006 · Spin Master Toys
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06241
- Date
- Aug 22, 2006
- Company
- Spin Master Toys
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air hogs rc skywinder radio-controlled airplane?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
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.