CPSC2016-06-01
Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-ControlsDon't want to check this manually?
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