CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-24). Hazards: explosion, laceration. About 137,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02170 |
| Published | 2002-05-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-17 |
| Product category | Toy Planes |
| Products | Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes |
| Firm named in the title | Spin Master Toys |
| Firms | Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 137,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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