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TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-12-24
Hazard: The slipper or brake pads sold as parts…

TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles contain asbestos in brake pads

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-12-24
Model identifiersBandit, 240XX; Stampede, 360XX; Rustler, 370XX; Slash, 580XX; Drag Slash, 94076-4; Stampede 4X4, 670XX; Slash 4X4, 680XX; Rally VXL, 7407X; E-Revo 560XX; Summit, 5610; E-Maxx, 390XX; 1/16 Slash 4X4, 700XX; 1/16 E-Revo 4X4, 701XX; 1/16 Summit, 720XX; 1/16 Rally, 73XX; 1/16 Mustang, 73XX; 1/16 Nastruck, 73XX; 1/16 Fiesta, 73XX; Ford Fiesta ST Rally, 74054; Telluride, 67044; Jato, 550XX and 5510; Slayer, 590XX; T-Maxx, 490XX; Revo, 590XX and 5310.
CategoryHobby / sports equipment
Hazard descriptionThe 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. If asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in, they can cause serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Non-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyConsumers should not attempt to remove or replace the slipper or brake pads or disassemble the slipper assembly in affected vehicles. Consumers should stop using affected nitro powered (non-electric) vehicles immediately. Access the following page to access further information and complete the recall form: https://www.jperkins.com/recall/traxxas-slipper-pad-recall/
Recall number2407-0125
Official noticeView source ↗

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