CPSC2002-05-24
CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
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.
Affected count
About 137,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spinmaster.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Spin-Master-Toys-Announce-Recall-of-Firestormer-and-Skyblazer-Toy-Planes-Don't want to check this manually?
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