Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16185. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16185 has the recall date 1 Jun 2016. The notice names the firm Traxxas. The recall has about 4,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,900 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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 | X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls, About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada), Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys) |
| 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 |
| Distributor | Traxxas LP |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,900Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Traxxas
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16185The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16185. https://recallregister.com/product/7756-traxxas-recalls-x-maxx-monster-trucks-and-electronic-speed-controls-du/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16185 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16185?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16185?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)