Sports & outdoor

Slipper or brake pads for certain Traxxas radio controlled model vehicles

The slipper pads in certain electric models and the brake pads in certain nitro fuel models may contain trace amounts of chrysotile asbestos. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into the NZ is…

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Date
2025-03-12
Country
New Zealand
Category
Sports & outdoor
Source
Product Safety NZ

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What to do

  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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