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Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard

Date: June 1, 2016
Company: Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.

Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report