Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard

Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane

Date of Recall
2006-08-22

CPSC Release Number
06-241

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 622-8339

Units
About 7,500

Manufacturer
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada

Sold By
Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating including two reports of minor skin burns.

Description
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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact
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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