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

August 22, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplanes. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.

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

The 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

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.