Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7756.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7756.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7756.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a toys recall: Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on June 1, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,900 units are potentially affected.