CPSC recall · Reported May 24, 2002
CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes
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.
The CPSC recalled The recalled Firestormer plane is either red or blue in color with a flame graphic across….
CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Firestormer and Skyblazer Toy Planes was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 24, 2002. Reason: The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a lac…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to recei…. Verify recall #02170 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The plastic air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a lac….
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- May 24, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02170 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02170 |
| Date reported | May 24, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 137,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys, to receive a free replacement plane.
- Check the recall number (02170) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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