Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06241
Recall Date
2006-08-22
Manufacturer
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Units Affected
About 7,500
Products Involved
Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane
Hazard
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Reported Injuries
Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating, including two reports of minor skin burns.
Sold At
Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28