X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
CPSC Recall #16-185 — June 1, 2016
Product
X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
Description
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit.
Hazard
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.
Manufactured In
Taiwan