The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02170·Announced 2002-05-24

Spin Master Recalls Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes Due to Bursting Hazard

Spin Master Toys is recalling Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes because the plastic air intake chamber can burst, throwing pieces that pose a laceration and bruise hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where minor injuries (abrasions, cuts, bruises) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 137,000 Firestormer and Skyblazer air-powered toy planes. The recall is due to a defect where the plastic air intake chamber can burst, throwing plastic pieces that pose a laceration, bruise, and abrasion hazard to consumers. The Firestormer plane is red or blue with a flame graphic, while the Skyblazer is purple, green, and white. Both are recommended for children 8 years and older and feature an 8-digit date code on the bottom of the pump. Only planes with date codes ranging from 12/29/01-KS through 03/24/02-KS are included in the recall.

The planes were sold nationwide at hobby shops and department stores, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Target, and K-mart, between January 2002 and May 20, 2002, for about $20. Spin Master Toys has received seven reports of Firestormer planes bursting, including four reports of injuries to children. These injuries included a chest abrasion, a cut leg, a bruised shoulder, and ringing in the ears. There have been no reports of injuries involving the Skyblazer planes.

Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys to receive a free replacement plane. The company can be reached at (800) 622-8339 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or via their website at www.spinmaster.com.

The recalled product

Product
Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes
Manufacturer
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
137,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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