metaFlags kStrongPPtrMask Unity 2.6.1 crash

Each time a particular 3D model is instantiated in my project, I get an error in the console and then quickly the Unity IDE itself crashes, preventing me from clicking to get further details. I’m sure it’s an issue with the asset itself (which was created by someone else I’m working with), but at this point I have no idea what the error means or what could be causing it. The error output is as follows:

metaFlags kStrongPPtrMask
UnityEngine.Object:Internal_InstantiateSingle(Object, Vector3, Quaternion)

*component.m_GameObject != this
UnityEngine.Object:Internal_InstantiateSingle(Object, Vector3, Quaternion)

I’ve included a screencap at the point of crash. This is Unity 2.6.1f3 on Windows 7 x64 Pro. Has anyone ever seen this type of error before?

When in doubt, delete and re-import your asset.