X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16185
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