CPSC Recall in 2016: Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-185

Date: June 01, 2016

Product Name: X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls

Recall Description:

Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.

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.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan