CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-24 · 02170
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
02170
Date
2002-05-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled Firestormer plane is either red or blue in color with a flame graphic across the body and "Firestormer" printed on the wings of the plane. The Skyblazer plane is purple, green and white in color and has "Skyblazer" printed on the wings of the plane. These toys use a hand pump mechanism to compress air to make the plane fly. Both planes are recommended for children 8 years old and over. The planes have an 8-digit date code on the bottom of the pump. The date code reads MM/DD/YY-KS. Only planes with date codes 12/29/01-KS through 03/24/02-KS are included in the recall. "Made In China" is written on the bottom of the pump below the date code. Planes manufactured before December 29, 2001 and after March 24, 2002 are not included in this recall.