Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-06-01 · 16185
Hazards
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
16185
Date
2016-06-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.
Distributor(s)
Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recalled VXL-6s electronic speed control #3365 is sold installed in the Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, model 77076-04, and is also sold separately. The electronic speed control is the electronic control module that manages the throttle control (speed), directional control (forward or reverse) and braking of the drive motor in the truck. The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide and 4 inches above the ground. The truck comes in two colors, red and blue. It weighs approximately 20 pounds. The electronic speed control is located near the center of the truck in a vented blue case approximately 2 inches wide, 2 inches long and 2 inches tall. Traxxas XMaxx is displayed on the side of the truck.