Reported Jun 1, 2016
Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
Traxxas LP of McKinney, Tex.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.
Firm contact: Traxxas toll-free at 888-872-9927 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at Traxxas.com, then click on "Support" and then "Repair-Exchange" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
- Amount recalled
- About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at HobbyTown and other hobby stores and Traxxas dealers nationwide from November 2015 through January 2016. The X-Maxx truck sold for about $840. The electronic speed control sold for about $250..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.
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