[Recalled] Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane — The recalled radio-controlled toy airplane is lightweight, made of silver or bl… | CPSC 2006-08-22
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06241 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 August 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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