EU Product Safety Recall
EU Product Safety Recall
For Customers Located In: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden
Product Description:
Certain Traxxas radio controlled model vehicles, replacement slipper or brake pad parts, or replacement part assemblies containing slipper or brake pads (e.g., complete transmission kits, slipper assemblies).
Why is the product being recalled?
The slipper pads in certain electric models and the brake pads in certain nitro fuel models contain small amounts of chrysotile asbestos. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into the EU is prohibited.
What are the hazards?
Risk type: The slipper or brake pads sold as parts or sold installed in the affected radio-controlled vehicles contain chrysotile asbestos. Asbestos fibres may be released from the slipper pad in the vehicle through friction and users may be exposed to asbestos fibres if the vehicle is disassembled for repair or maintenance.
Hazard: If asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in, they can cause serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Product Details:
Slipper pads are hard composite material pads that measure 14x6x2.5mm and weigh approximately 1 gram per set of 3. Nitro model brake pads are similar. The friction pads do not easily crumble or break apart and generate minimal dust from wear, and for all electric models are enclosed within a cover on the transmission assembly. See below for examples.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should not attempt to remove or replace the slipper or brake pads or disassemble the slipper assembly in affected vehicles. Consumer should stop using affected nitro powered (non-electric) vehicles.
For consumers in France, affected vehicles should be returned to their place of purchase to be sent to a centralized repair facility for a free repair, which consists of having the affected components replaced. If your vehicle was bought second-hand, your place of purchase is no longer in business, or you do not remember where you purchased the vehicle, you should contact the distributor listed below handling your country for additional instructions.
For EU consumers not in France, consumers may complete this shipping form to receive a pre-paid shipping label and shipping instructions including a REACH regulation asbestos shipping label to send your affected vehicle to a centralized repair facility for a free repair, which consists of having the affected components replaced.
Unopened affected parts should return to their place of purchase for free exchange. If the affected parts have already been installed, follow the instructions for affected vehicles.
For Additional Information, Contact A Local Distributor Below:
| Country | Distributor | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Hoeco Handels GMBH | +43 2254 720 31-0 | office-mb@hoeco.at |
| Belgium | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Bulgaria | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Croatia | Hoeco Handels GMBH | +43 2254 720 31-0 | office-mb@hoeco.at |
| Republic of Cyprus | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Czech Republic | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Denmark | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Estonia | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Finland | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| France | Model Racing Car | 33149620960 | p.rigot@mrcmodelisme.com |
| Germany | Hoeco Handels GMBH | +43 2254 720 31-0 | office-mb@hoeco.at |
| Germany | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Germany | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Greece | Hoeco Handels GMBH | +43 2254 720 31-0 | office-mb@hoeco.at |
| Greece | Italtrading S.R.L. | +39 0574 597025 | francesco@italtrading.it |
| Greece | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Hungary | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Ireland | J Perkins Distribution Ltd | 0044 1622 854 300 | traxxas@jperkins.com |
| Italy | Italtrading S.R.L. | +39 0574 597025 | francesco@italtrading.it |
| Latvia | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Latvia | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Lithuania | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Lithuania | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
| Luxembourg | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Malta | Italtrading S.R.L. | +39 0574 597025 | francesco@italtrading.it |
| Netherlands | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Poland | Riku Modelsport | +48 888 489 392 | firma@riku.com.pl |
| Portugal | Divercentro LDA | 239-049-610 | diver@diver.pt |
| Romania | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Romania | Hoeco Handels GMBH | +43 2254 720 31-0 | office-mb@hoeco.at |
| Slovakia | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Slovenia | Astra spol S.R.O. | 420 572 619 625 | imachacek@astramodel.cz |
| Spain | Divercentro LDA | 239-049-610 | diver@diver.pt |
| Spain | Italtrading S.R.L. | +39 0574 597025 | francesco@italtrading.it |
| Spain | RC Connect B.V. | +31 (0)172-471117 | info@rc-connect.nl |
| Sweden | Minicars Distribution | +46(0)171-143000 | info@minicars.se |
Supplier
Traxxas, L.P.
Traders who sold the product
Authorised Traxxas dealers (see dealer look-up tool at https://www.traxxas.com/findadealer)
Where the product was sold?
In stores and online
Dates available for sale
1 Jan 2002 - 10 Jun 2024
Affected Models, Parts and Serial Number
Affected Models and Parts and Serial Number range information (e.g., serial numbers lower than the number listed; numbers that are greater / larger are not affected)
Traxxas 2WD Electric models with 5552X friction pads
- Bandit, 240XX
- A6281131 and lower
- Stampede, Bigfoot®, 360XX
- A6234500 and lower
- Rustler, 370XX
- A6300581 and lower
- Slash, 580XX
- A6252000 and lower
- K01054600 and lower (for Slash Unassembled Kit only)
- Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
- Drag Slash, 94076-4 and 94046-4
- A6336152 and lower
Click here to view the guide to understand a model's part number.
Inspect your model’s chassis to locate the serial number.
For example, on this model serial number A6252000 and lower are affected products.
The above model is not affected because the serial number is HIGHER than A6252000.
And this model is AFFECTED because the serial number is LOWER than A6252000.
Traxxas 4WD Electric models with 5552X friction pads
- Stampede 4X4, 670XX (excludes Ruster 4X4, 67064 and 67076)
- A6171233 and lower
- D21003210 and lower (for Stampede 4X4 Unassembled Kit only)
- Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
- Slash 4X4, 680XX
- A6355532 and lower
- Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
- Rally VXL, 7407X
- All models
- Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected.
- E-Revo and Summit, 560XX and 5610 (excludes E-Revo, 86086)
- All models with brushed motors
- Brushless model 5608 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
- E-Maxx, 390XX
- All models with brushed motors
- Brushless model 3908 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
Click here to view the guide to understand a model's part number.
Inspect your model’s chassis to locate the serial number.
For example, on this model serial number A6252000 and lower are affected products.
The above model is not affected because the serial number is HIGHER than A6252000.
And this model is AFFECTED because the serial number is LOWER than A6252000.
Traxxas Nitro models with 5352X friction pads, 5365 brake pads, and/or 5564 brake disc
- Jato, 550XX and 5510
- C22012413 and lower
- Slayer, 590XX
- C23000440 and lower
- T-Maxx, 490XX (excludes T-Maxx Classic 491XX)
- C2300788 and lower
- Revo, 530XX and 5310
- C23001740 and lower
Click here to view the guide to understand a model's part number.
Inspect your model’s chassis to locate the serial number.
For example, on this model serial number A6252000 and lower are affected products.
The above model is not affected because the serial number is HIGHER than A6252000.
And this model is AFFECTED because the serial number is LOWER than A6252000.
Traxxas Electric models with 7152 slipper clutch pad:
- 1/16 Slash 4X4, 700XX
- A6256500 and lower
- 1/16 E-Revo, 710XX
- A6270090 and lower
- 1/16 Summit, 720XX
- A6294440 and lower
- 1/16 Rally, Mustang, Nastruck, Fiesta 73XX
- All models
- Ford Fiesta ST Rally, 74054 and 74064
- A6312162 and lower
- Telluride, 67044
- All models
Click here to view the guide to understand a model's part number.
Inspect your model’s chassis to locate the serial number.
For example, on this model serial number A6252000 and lower are affected products.
The above model is not affected because the serial number is HIGHER than A6252000.
And this model is AFFECTED because the serial number is LOWER than A6252000.
NOT affected
Products shipped with a USB-C charger in the box are NOT affected.
Parts affected
| 5352X | Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (1)/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL (1)/ 4.0mm NL (1)) |
| 5552X | Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (2)/ pin/ 4.0mm NL (1)/ 5.0mm NL (1)) |
| 6878 | Slipper clutch, complete (for Slash 4X4) |
| 3695 | Transmission, complete (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®) |
| 4983 | Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3) |
| 5491 | Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3) |
| 5691 | Transmission, complete (fits Summit (2-speed)) |
| 9495 | Pro Series Magnum 272R, Transmission, complete (assembled) (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®) |
| 5351X | T-Maxx® Torque Control Slipper Upgrade Kit (fits first generation T-Maxx® transmission, w/o Optidrive®) (patent pending) |
| 5352 | Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL) |
| 5552 | Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ pin/ 4.0mm NL) |
| 7152 | Slipper clutch, complete (includes slipper clutch hub, clutch pad, spring, 3.0mm NL, 1.5x6mm pin) |
| 6766 | Gear clutch, complete (high stall) |
| 7095 | Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale brushed models) |
| 7096 | Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale VXL models) |
| 5365 | Brake pad set (inner and outer calipers with bonded friction material) |
| 4983 | Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3) |
| 5491 | Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3) |
| 5564 | Brake disc (semi-metallic material) |
| 5417 | Brake kit (dual disc rear for Revo®) (Requires center differential kit, part 5414) |
