|
Search
Search through the thousands of lawsuits, complaints and recalls on our site.
 |
Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn HazardDate: 8/23/2006
Reason: Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada Hazard: The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating including two reports of minor skin burns. Description and Models: 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. Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40. Manufactured In: China 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
Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/18/2008 Reason: With the passage of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, an additional layer of fire safety and burn protection has been added for families across the country. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/19/2008 Reason: If the harness becomes disconnected and a vehicle crash occurs, the child may not be securely fastened to their child seat and may sustain injury. Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: Pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide |
IT'S FREE
|
© 2000 - 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved nola3, llc.
