Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard

The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Recall #: 06241
Affected scope: About 7,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada recalled The recalled radio-controlled toy airplane is lightweight, made of silver or black Styrof….

Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Bur… was recalled by Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada in August 22, 2006. Reason: 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 c…. Verify recall #06241 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard..

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agency class: August 22, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06241 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06241
Date reported	August 22, 2006
Date initiated	August 22, 2006
Recalling firm	Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Affected scope	About 7,500
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 immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free rep…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 22, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06241.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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