This Could Cost TRAXXAS Millions! $$$...

[@TomleyRC]

Not long left to WIN: raffall.com/373341/enter-raffle-to-win-some-epic-mini-rc-car-bashers-hosted-by-phil-harrison

[@carlosf430carlos2]

Hi Tomley can you do a review on the HNR H9804 FOXHOUND? Have a look on the specs and tell me what you think.

[@adamr9215]

This means nothing. Almost all auto manufacturers still use asbestos in brake pads and clutch frictions. This is nothing but standard procedure.

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Howdy mate. I honestly hope you and the family have a great 2025. And that the subs roll in for you. Like I've said before, your vids just have a good vibe. Anyway, I have a vehicle I'd like you to review. You might even like it. I recently watched your vid on your 1/10 Willy's Jeep. (Awesome) But I found a different one on Ali/Banggood, for a third the price ($78Au, £40ish). It might be junk, it might be a bargain. It "looks" identical. I know like me, you love your military stuff, so if you have time or the notion takes you, take a gander at :- JJRC C8815 RTR 1/10 Willy's Jeep. At that price, even if it's rubbish, I'll be getting one anyway. Cheers General Ball Bag. Stay safe, stay Dangerous. 🏎💨

[@robsrcjourney970]

Phil what does it mean if you've upgraded your car?, I.e sway bars, new servo, changed receiver and handset.?

[@Mr_Oskarin]

Hi Tomley, i know but if it is possible could you pls do a review of wltoys a242 series, they are 1/24, kinda rare. I love your content, it keeps me very entretained.

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer bunch of lawyers. Your daughter's laughing voice is the sound of angels.

[@TomleyRC]

I love that video... she fell over trying to record me and found it even funnier than me falling off lol

[@Paul__FC]

Not sure how I feel about Traxxas. Good people will lose their jobs. The kits are generally good, but their business practices are total trash. Those that make the decisions need a boot in the arse.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

Agreed, their quality is good.😊

[@MCsCreations]

Absolutely agree.

[@callunsford4938]

Well how is that any different from Trump cost in thousands upon thousands of good people their jobs oh yeah there is no difference😮😮

[@callunsford4938]

​​@@associatedblacksheepandmisfitsso that's why I bought two ruslers both of them literally fell apart what a freaking joke 🤯

[@Paul__FC]

@@callunsford4938 how about keeping political view out of a RC car conversion?

[@iankibbler5616]

Traxxas love to sue people/company's does that mean we can sue them now 😂

[@EriMCardenasRC]

Hopefully alot of people starts suing them

[@espressomatic]

Not unless you have cancer or some other illness or financial loss - and to win, you'll have to prove you developed cancer from their pads. In other words, no, don't even think about it.

[@guymarotta2596]

ROF-SMP-LMMFAO!!!

[@Burninrubberrc882]

that would be fun if we win

[@pimpinchevy75]

@@espressomatic my wife was diagnosed with Breast cancer about 9 months ago, she plays with all my traxxas cars.... wonder if its related any.

[@GrahamThorpe-v6k]

Has anybody told you that you look like Ralphie from a Christmas story. Great video yet again and thank you for the important information. Happy new year

[@christophermears7738]

Oh man now that you mention it he really does look like a grown-up ralphie you ain't kidding I can't unsee it now that you mention it. Don't worry Phil we still love you Christmas story was a damn good movie.

[@DelDredd]

That has been mentioned a few times, think he even got a picture with a BB gun one Christmas.

[@redndeyes]

Yep a whiner too. 😂

[@jackengel3958]

This has been going on in Australia for nearly two years. Traxxas had been banned importing their cars here. They tried to circumvent Australian Customs, got caught, and banned. They said they don’t know that the Chinese manufacturer was using asbestos in the pads. The way Traxxas behaves, this is karma.

[@kieranvanblyenburgh]

This is true, I was in the hobby game, and we had repeated recalls of traxxas products due to asbestos in certain parts. This was going on for the last couple years.

[@67daffy]

@@kieranvanblyenburgh hasnt stopped vendors selling traxxas products unless the products were fixed at some point.

[@kieranvanblyenburgh]

@ as far as I’m aware the hobby shops don’t want the hassle of having to return the stock and chase a refund or replacement from the Aussie distributor because traxxas makes it so difficult. So they just keep it on the shelves and try to sell it as is…

[@BeastSurgeYo-Yo]

I worked in a hobby shop for 5 years and in rc for 15 years hope I’m okay I’ve rebuilt so many of those clutch pads for work and for personal

[@coxyjmz]

Your former employer you could sue, it’s called profiteering.

[@char1ietuna]

@@coxyjmz And in 3 years he will get a $155 dollar check from the mass lawsuit like a buddy of mine in HVAC. The lawyers...millions. Stay safe gentlemen

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

R.i.p mate

[@ddnmd]

Probably should get the 6 covid shots just in case.😂

[@captaincouldverc]

​@@ddnmd Bro, it's 2025.... Gotta have 9 to be up to date! 😆

[@Yunra]

What happens after the form is filled in? Do you get a shipping label and have to send it off somewhere? does it get reimbursed for what you paid for it at the time of purchase or what they are worth today or will you get a new one sent out, or just loose your car and money? Update video on how a recall like this worked out would be nice to see

[@WellingtonIronman]

They will replace the affected parts in the car and ship it back. If you go to their website it tells you. You don't lose the car or get refunded anything.

[@Mindauxx]

​@@WellingtonIronman but isnt replacing these parts yourself, hazardous?

[@afrog2666]

@@Mindauxx That`s why they tell you to NOT replace the part yourself, but send in the whole thing, liability reasons ;)

[@RecklessRcuk]

Arrma had the same issue not too long ago, most people aren’t interested in getting the parts replaced from what I’ve seen throughout Facebook

[@HardcoreRC]

Indeed they did, and they tried to cover it up as well, but the Traxxas haters and Arrma fanboys wont mention that 😂😂😂😂

[@Rockatha]

But the Arrma one was caught before they reached consumers and the whole 3d range was taken off the shelf and returned.

[@HardcoreRC]

@@Rockatha No it wasn't caught before they reach the customers, they just left the customers with the car and didn't do an official recall, all they did was pull all the unsold stock out of shops and shipped them to the USA to be sold, all the cars that had been sold for years before were left with customers

[@sexbeast-uf2bq]

@@HardcoreRChahaaa

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Perfect timing. All of my slippers were worn out and needing to be replaced anyways.

[@adamnewman2049]

Go with Hot Racing aluminum pads...they work better and last a helluva lot longer than stock

[@alans4281]

Australian customs found asbestos in shipping containers over a year ago . A machine is used to “ sniff “ for asbestos. Those containers were returned and only limited traxxas product was available in Australia since then . I wonder if this issue was first discovered over a year ago? Happy new year . Stay safe.

[@mattytarrant1717]

I was watching a KZbin video a month or so ago and some said that they have asbestos in the slipper clutch

[@Lucason2772]

Ik, all the local hobby shops have been complaining

[@WowoodogPlays]

That’s why there is so little stock. I have been telling people about this issue for ages now

[@mikenco]

You can't "sniff" for it. Only a lab sample will prove if it actually is dangerous.

[@Billo-07]

@WowoodogPlaysYeah now that you mention it I remember 10 years ago walking into toyworld or a toys r us and they would have atleast a couple Traxxas cars to choose from, now I can’t even remember the last place I even seen one on the shelf……..could be something to do with the ever increasing prices or they might not even be making it past customs. Traxxas is looking real dodgy these past few years

[@BASSstarlet]

Stop buying cars from this greedy company that closes stores and sues anyone they don't like!

[@Shreddylife]

Agreed, they are bad for the RC community and they can keep all their products.

[@phatmetalhead]

Traxxas a great company so back off on them till I'll buy their products. I live in Texas too

[@Shreddylife]

@@phatmetalhead 🤣

[@BASSstarlet]

@@phatmetalhead yeah right whatever you say..

[@builttobeat2741]

Glad I've always hated traxxas, so I've never bought one, because they're the typical big corporations that doesn't give a shit about their consumers.

[@craddocraddoc]

That is a little too easy, since they use parts available on the market, more or less the same others use, too. That is why other manufacturers had the same problem before. It was just not featured that big.

[@migueltavaresdimartino894]

Hopefully we will have a recall here in Canada. Thank you Tomley great video it was super helpful !

[@204_rc]

I was about to ask - Why isn't Canada listed? Asbestos has been banned here as well!

[@oldmanbluntz]

@@204_rc its the type of asbestos. Automotive clutches still use asbestos and they are still allowed to be sold.

[@16driver16]

That's where most of the asbestos came from back in the day.

[@16driver16]

​@oldmanbluntz it's bit the type those clutches are just as dangerous to breath omfg. There are safe asbestos but not the tyoe used in clutches

[@espressomatic]

@@204_rc It's been banned since December 30 2018 - import of asbestos-containing products. The only way around it in Canada is if the product can be classified as military equipment or if it's for display in a museum. So what say Traxxass? Hahaha.

[@aldenfriend9625]

The sledding clip just melted my heart

[@TomleyRC]

I love that clip…. Memories like that are priceless 🥰

[@ackers5861]

My only takeaway concern from this is the potential number of other models from other companies that could contain the same issue or any other hidden risks yet discovered, especially if coming from China as the manufacturer region, which already applies to most. I'm from the uk and have owned long- term a 1/16 e revo vxl that i'm saddened to see included on the list; but i've also recently purchased an hpi savage xs that also uses slipper pads, of which I can't help but suspiciously now glance at following this news...

[@WY-DaveZ71]

It IS banned here in the USA. Been banned from sometime in the '80s.

[@captaincouldverc]

That's not accurate. In 89 it was "mostly banned" from buildings, dwellings, and automotive. Not from toys, tools or equipment. Trump in 17 successfully tried to bring it back with lighter regulations. Biden-Haris re-finalized the ban in 2024. Look it up.

[@espressomatic]

Asbestos isn't banned in the US. You're thinking of some products and USES for asbestos (very limited, and most of those didn't happen until into the 90's). What just happened in the US in March 2024 (less than 12 months ago) is the first passing of the "final rule" to prohibit asbestos in almost all future products/uses This is still ongoing and even after phase 2 won't cover 100% of asbestos use. And as a rule, it's still not law.

[@muskokamike127]

but it is still permitted. a LOT of vinyl floors contain asbestos but it's encapsulated so it doesn't get released into the air in powered form. I looked at a recent chart and in various forms, anywhere from 2 to 8 percent asbestos content.

[@WY-DaveZ71]

@@espressomatic I stand corrected. What i believed was wrong. Good information, thanks.

[@WY-DaveZ71]

@@muskokamike127 I stand corrected. What i believed was wrong. Good information, thanks.

[@felipezafani]

Happy new year let’s keep growing our RC channel I am tuned into your every time there is a new video great content!!!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@DasE30Cuz]

I know asbestos is very bad, but our exposure to it in the ways of concern in this recall honestly seem pretty minimal when compared to lubricants, paint and adhesive fumes, or especially metal, carbon fiber, and even plastic dust. I'm sure a lot of us wrench on our own full size vehicles too and there's a whole other level to the kinds of stuff that has been through our bodies with that hobby as well.

[@afrog2666]

Nearly all of mankind is full of plastic and heavy metals at this point, I`m gonna have fun with my Rustler this winter (:

[@petrokemikal]

Doesnt matter, If you let them away with it, then it just gets used again, Remember nobody gives a shit about you, only about them..

[@brentroscoe9922]

But you know the dangers and choose to do so with those chemicals the asbestos no one knew about

[@SengLeeKoh]

I think all rc brands which distribute made-in-china rc models should be checked - FTX comes to mind, quite sure they have a good number of models with slipper clutches.

[@gazzap6664]

they are all checked and almost every single time products made in China are perfectly safe. the issues occur when Chinese factories start looking for ways to maintain performance at reduced manufacturing costs. plus it is not up to the Chinese tocomply with other countries laws and legislations,, you have to specify very exactly what you want them to make including all legislation for your country and each country has different rules..

[@SengLeeKoh]

@@gazzap6664 Answering with a narrative i.e. ""products made in China are perfectly safe" doesn't make the asbestos in those slipper clutches go away - smelling like a typical 50 center

[@shredcraftrc]

Imagine all the bad stuff in the cheap Chinese RC cars that they don’t tell you about. At least Traxxas informed their customers.

[@thea.s.esiblings31]

They've been doing it for 22 years without telling anyone. Even now, it's only because they got caught red handed that it's come to light, not because they admitted it.

[@shredcraftrc]

@ so you think the cheap Chinese brands have been operating within strict regulations as compared to one of the largest manufacturers?

[@MKu64]

@@shredcraftrc The OP point was ... that NEITHER are. You made it sound like 'at least Traxxas is doing a good thing because they want to look after us'... but no, they are not.

[@Bazil-m6x]

I'm sure as long as the hipsters aren't snorting their clutch dust, it will be fine

[@ducatiguy1975]

Look up to see how asbestos works You don’t need to be snorting anything

[@captaincouldverc]

Right! 😆 Is not like they are living in a house made of it, going to work 10 hours a day in a building made of it, and/or going to classes 10 hours a day made of it, while driving in cars made with it anymore. The deadly onslaught of massive daily exposure is over with this material. Wait till they learn about the full size vehicle brakes and they're carcinogenic material filled brake pads that they breathe in every day when they go outside near traffic or while driving.

[@andyroo8uk685]

slipper clutch sniffer 😂😂

[@royrodgers3296]

Ashamed to admit but I’ve sniffed a clutch or two. Smells better than a woman’s prison

[@16driver16]

That's not how it works! You get a single bit in your lungs and it STAYS THERE FOR LIFE scarring a little bit at a time FOREVER....

[@jondeak]

Are they going to replace the parts or the entire car?

[@willeymunda]

I would imagine they are sending replacement parts for the parts concerned?

[@Fishing-RC-Florida]

I just burned this slipper clutch on my Rustler, and got a few whiffs of the smoke, didn’t know that it was extremely toxic. What are they gonna do for the customers in the USA, I’ve been using those slipper clutch for years.

[@christophermears7738]

@@Fishing-RC-Florida it's almost as if they're hoping we don't find out about it. It's very concerning that they have not issued a recall here in the states yet.

[@erictessier9887]

Although the smoke is obviously not good for you, the concern of asbestos is breathing in the fibers. The fibers irritate and scar your lung tissus causing them to stiffen up.

[@Fishing-RC-Florida]

@@erictessier9887 when you disassemble the gearbox all of the powder asbestos, is within a couple inches of your face. This is very concerning!

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

No worries, you won't live long enough to find out what happens. Rest easy my fellow RC bro 🫡 you will be missed 😪

[@Fishing-RC-Florida]

@@erictessier9887 when you’re taking apart the gearbox, it contains all of the asbestos powder, and it’s within a few inches of your face, it’s honestly very concerning, and weird that they did not put the recall out for the United States yet.

[@Jasta315]

I dont think any of my Traxxas cars still have the serial number sticker on them. Those fell off long ago.....

[@steveg6060]

Mess-oh-thee-lee-o-muh. Great stuff Tomley!

[@PhilipCockram]

My Dad died of Mesothelioma , It was Horrific . Can't believe they did this ...for over 20 years . 🤬

[@TomleyRC]

Sorry dude

[@PhilipCockram]

@@TomleyRC Thanks Phil .

[@malsmith2012]

Sorry to hear that mate. I'm 50 and a plumber here in Sydney. 35 years so far working in Sydney hospitals, many old, that are full of the stuff. Had 2 old guys I was super close with die of Meso just like your Dad and it's horrible. One thing that's always blown me away is the amount of old air con ducts with electric reheat coils where the duct is lined internally with asbestos matting either side of the element and people sit under the registers at their desks for decades being blown with air that's travelled across these very very old asbestos lined ducts.. The stuff I've seen would freak people out big time..

[@TimsRcsurgery]

I don’t think so… I can’t imagine many sending clutch plates back 🤷‍♂️

[@mrclive5]

Eeerrrrr, none of mine are stock, they're so hopped up that there's no way I'd part company with them. That'll probably be the loophole Traxxas are looking for, "not stock, not replacing!". I'll keep mine.

[@theskeptik1]

The loophole is that nobody is going to take the time to send their cars in to get repaired. I’d rather replace it myself if need be than have my rc missing for months.

[@kriscarter5440]

Thanks for the update on the truck! I knew you had a turbski under that hood or "bonnet". Can't wait to learn more about it. Also looking forward to the upcoming builds.

[@poorboysrc]

@ Traxxas, this one's gonna sting a little... @ Tomley, next time you're in Canada, come to the West Coast for a few days, boys trip! You, me, Aaron, we'll light it up like it's 1999! :)

[@TomleyRC]

Sign me up Buttercup! (Although '92 was a better year) haha

[@poorboysrc]

@@TomleyRC Ooooh, buttercup! I haven't been called that in years. 🥰🥰🥰 Lol!

[@TomleyRC]

You're Welcome haha

[@deanwellerassociates]

Thanks for the heads up Phil, delivered with respect...now to tell my grown up son his mint stampede as gravedigger will be recalled.

[@vdel9036]

Soon on every RC boxes : "RC is a dangerous hobby that can lead you to death".😊

[@BraydenWolframe]

Feeling pretty disappointed with Traxxas. This also happened with the ECX lineup of vehicles, although that brand has somewhat disappeared over the last few years.

[@alantaylor353]

OH NO.!! 🤯 😲 I hope they don't get sued over this.... That would be such a terrible thing to happen to Traxxas, they just don't deserve such an unfair fate.!! 😉 From my understanding the health risk from asbestos is more of a long term exposure type of thing, like if you're working with it for years on end without proper PPE.. There's a good chance a couple of my vehicles are affected by this & I'm not going to worry about it. I once tore down my grandfather's old garage & wood workshop, they were built entirely from asbestos wriggly sheets & I'm still fi-cough cough blargh.! 😉

[@davekessing2266]

People will always say they're ok untill they're not ,lung cancer aint a joke .

[@alantaylor353]

​@@davekessing2266True, it was over 40 years ago & we didn't know asbestos was dangerous then. I certainly wouldn't touch it now.! 😉

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

Dont deserve it ? 🤣 , of cause they do 🤣🤣🤣 .

[@thea.s.esiblings31]

Not true about needing long term exposure. It only needs 1 single asbestos particle to stick in your lungs to cause mesothelioma. Thankfully, chrysotile is the least bad type of asbestos. But it's use here, in slipper clutches, is as a wearing friction material, means that particles are going to be released constantly during use. And kids using their RC cars probably aren't going to have been doing so wearing appropriate PPE for asbestos (disposable suit and respirator mask). It can take decades for asbestos illnesses to show up, and victims of it have sued successfully fur more obscure exposure than this. Don't want to scare monger among traxxas owners, but there is a chance of getting a terminal asbestos illness from these toys.

[@Shreddylife]

What goes around comes around. Hows it feel now Traxxas?

[@JerickWallace]

so the US ones dont have asbestos or do they just not care if we have it?

[@alankowalski8781]

The US doesn’t care if we have it

[@charliew8378]

The latter! Given how litigious the US is, and how serious asbestos exposure is, if you ignore the crazy politics that seems to go alongside regulation and consumer protection (in the US alone), it’s amazing they are not voluntarily recalling the products. They will get sued for sure.

[@thea.s.esiblings31]

I expect the US ones will have it, but since chrysotile isn't banned there, traxxas don't need to recall. It takes decades after exposure for asbestos illnesses to show up. So likely the management as traxxas are expecting they'll be long retired when this catches up properly. The recall cost is nothing compared to the legal action from terminally ill asbestos victims.

[@theskeptik1]

@@thea.s.esiblings31nothing will get caught up. These are tiny ass clutch pads. Nobody is going to get sick from them unless they have some clutch pad sucking fetish.

[@mikenco]

I can't wait for the 'boom' guy to go through all his cars!!! lol

[@stephendrivick840]

It's going to empty out his shop

[@MatthewH0785]

It is restricted in the u.s. Funny thing is i thought it was banned here too. But no just heavily restricted.

[@wadevallbona5314]

Dang it man. I've had my 3.3 Tmaxx for 15 years now. I've had asbestos around me for this long. Thanks Traxxas. She will be heading back your way very soon

[@my2vwillgapyou]

You've encountered it way before you got that rc yall are tripping over this😂😂

[@jaysonchrzanowski9230]

Why isn't this a recall in the US?

[@hoesanboats]

cause we are not babies

[@SidcupRC]

Freedom? 😅

[@jkeavyolson]

Because America doesn’t care about us

[@Jeckogecko]

Beacuase MUUURICA!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rahvanteli]

Because in the US asbestos is probably considered edible.

[@Jonas-uz5np]

Happy new year to you and yours too! Can't wait for the Traxxas apologists to pop up and say how you should use your common sense and just not breathe in asbestos :D Also excited to see where that Hilux is going. Do you have a 1:1 car channel that I'm not aware of?

[@9dvds]

traxxas has had something coming to them for ages

[@alantaylor353]

They're getting it now.!! 👍 👍 "You get back what you put out".! 😉 😉

[@billzkustomz]

What they deserve for suing arrma

[@DanGorman-w1c]

They also sued Mike Taylor rc taylor formally known as rc max

[@EriMCardenasRC]

Finally 👏

[@kenny75077]

The reality is it used to be completely common to have asbestos in these types of things. Automotive breakpads, drum brake shoes, clutch plates and many other things used to frequently use it. The chance of exposure from rc brake pads/clutch shoes would be really minimal due to the size and operation.

[@Xlife93]

people are really worried about this really tiny amount of dust ? It's not like its clutch dust from a car/truck

[@lyricofwise6894]

Its more about ppl not knowing rather, and thus to have ppl know (and ppl may have accidently inhaled whilst working on theirs, thinking the slipper clutch different materials than real cars)

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Excellent. Love the coming events. That Hilux looks great, its light and gunna be fast. And thanks for the Traxxas info. I think a lot of people will get that info just from you. Good man. 🏎💨

[@woodrmp1]

The best thing about traxxas is that they keep horizon on their toes to keep building a better product for a better price

[@just.jose.youtube]

I don't have any of Traxxas models (I can't stand their profit-only-oriented-business-model) but I've been around this hobby enough to understand that yes, they do have some good models, among other strengths. "Better products for better prices" is something I'd associate with any other manufacturer but them, especially the "prices" aspect. :p

[@woodrmp1]

@ that’s what I said traxxas keep HORIZON (aka Arrma, LOSI, Axial etc) on their game. Competition is good. I only have one traxxas and no plans to buy more

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@woodrmp1 oh, ok. I'm not a native English speaker, so there may be something "lost in translation". :) I think I get your point though; you mean because Traxxas is so strong, it "forces" other manufacturers to offer better products for better prices in order to compete with Traxxas, is that it? I agree.

[@Crawling_Chris]

Traxxas' new motto can be "bringing cancer into your home since 2002"

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Feeling cute. Might send all my traxxas models back to them. LMAO

[@jeremyroy2738]

All of my models need to go back if they extend it to canada... I have 8

[@BeastSurgeYo-Yo]

Sounds like they are listing part numbers

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

From what I understand it’s the asbestos in the slipper clutch so may are running upgraded slipper clutches so it shouldn’t be an issue if they have done or have the ability to replace it yourself

[@paulblack3608]

Its bad stuff, but only really when airborne. (if you're grinding or cutting it.) Mainly used on friction materials like clutches and brake pads as it has amazing thermal qualities. In the future, fiberglass will get the same treatment and our houses are full of the stuff! Don't agitate it and don't breathe it! Cover it up and don't let it circulate in open air.

[@henryfoster3212]

Happy New Year Tony RC RC part of the channel I always see the BMX in your videos I wonder what kind of BMX is it and if you want was into BMX riding thank you for letting us know about Traxxas RC recall because I have a few that's on that list in a couple I hate to get rid of Jeff bought a whole new system for my stomach used to be one of the coolest truck I ever had but thank you Tony RC confess to something that does kill are you looking it up and making sure people are okay for this year thank you for taking the time to help everybody out about the good work 💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏

[@rickhenson-ct7bc]

Pay up, Traxxas, about time you pay some people back

[@GTiR23]

They must have done the sums, but I would guess the cost of replacing the entire car can't be far off what it would cost for them to employ labour to replace the affected parts and return. Not a nice problem to have for Traxxas.

[@HardcoreRC]

They should have just done what Horizon/Arrma did and just recall unsold cars shipped them to the USA to be sold, then try to cover it up and leave all their customers with asbestos parts in their cars, all those pre 2022 Arrma cars customers still have that contain asbestos

[@gboulter]

With Arrma I think it was just gaskets so oily piece of paper. Being worn to dust in clutches is the worst case.

[@RcNBeyond]

I used to work for an asbestos processing company. It was completely banned in 1999 in the UK, unless it was a historic or installation, and that had to be replaced when its operational life had been spent. Federal Mogul set aside billions for the claims, but still folded because of them.

[@burmesebeef]

i was never going to buy any Traxxas products before this news but now i am glad i didnt

[@iconforu2c]

Very considerate video to make for fellow hobbyist. Thank you Tom.

[@zachyurkus]

This is so ridiculous. How much asbestos could possible be contained in a slipper or brake pad that literally weighs what, a couple grams? Not much! Also, asbestos is not a danger until you’ve been exposed to a decent amount of this stuff. I’ve been a plumber working in big city downtown skyscrapers for almost 20 years now, and have worked in areas and rooms literally loaded with tons of this stuff. I know dozens of people that have been working in these conditions FAR longer than me, as well as before OSHA came in and made clean-up a lot stricter. They are ALL fine, including me. Yes there are special removal procedures in these buildings, but my point is, no one is going to have any problems with such a small amount. This sounds like a Mesothelioma scare by some liberals that want to leverage some more money out of someone.

[@muskokamike127]

The issue came from people mining it and being exposed in large quantities. It's bad, but not as bad as running on the sidewalk in rush hour traffic. Go in a room laced with asbestos: you might die in 20 yrs go into a room with a car running and you might last 20 minutes.

[@mikes062]

Tomley loves to ride the Traxxas hate train…it’s just for views…

[@Bdw-fy4mm]

I HEARD...HAPPY NEW YEAR BIG GUY..

[@rustlerboi1052]

Traxxas seems like they’ve come out with quite a few new models this year… almost as if they’re doing so to grab as much cash as possible to support the recall without going bankrupt!

[@moe282]

Greetings from Alberta Canada! Hope you enjoyed your visit.

[@guymarotta2596]

I like to think of this as Karma towards Traxxas!

[@teinspringz]

Wow, I remember running a nitro buggy decades ago that had an asbestos disc brake. Soon as I learnt that it was asbestos I got rid of it immediately. Can't believe Traxxas still use that material.

[@FYRC15]

Oh no MSM channel Mark Santa Maria will need to send his entire collection back.

[@HardcoreRC]

Asbestos isn't banned in the USA, so no he wont. In fact Arrma pulled all theirs from UK and Europe about 2 years ago when they were found to contain asbestos and shipped them all to the USA to be sold.

[@T00LF00L]

The USA is not a country in the EU you clown.

[@wheelsdownrc6348]

@@HardcoreRC where you been, bro we missed the live streams ..💯

[@HardcoreRC]

@@wheelsdownrc6348 Still around and doing lots of RC, just not had the time to spend editing videos, real life job got in the way. Hope you are well

[@dazofthemoo1531]

You have quite the collection now man. Thought of doing a showcase video? Or if you dont want to take us through them all, do a 'not 2 hour long' version (I'd still love the full tour😁) showing us your favourite 10 or so. 🏎💨

[@ivanvrane7213]

Yep, it is dangerous.. But not from so small parts for sure.. People who got sick were working in asbestos factories or lived for a long period of time in buildings or houses that had asbestos in them.. This looks like complete b/s..

[@alans4281]

Unfortunately it only take one or two microscopic fibres to enter the skin to start the cancer.

[@Nevio_Cascione]

@@alans4281you will get cancer from your phone

[@ivanvrane7213]

@alans4281 well, not so sure about that.. There was sh*tload of stuff with asbestos in it all around People, if it was like that, half of world population would die from asbestosis..

[@FedBiker]

Chrysotyl asbestos has been used very commonly everywhere, especially in roofs. It's the least harful form as well. These roofs are slowly degrading and along with may other sources cause a normal low background concentration of asbestos fibers in the air we breathe every day. But still asbestos cancer is extremely rare other than among those highly exposed as stated correctly above. So stop sowing panic bs. If you believe in negligable chances, better buy some lottery tickets.

[@thea.s.esiblings31]

Not quite right. That used to be the case, but nurses and teachers are now among the most common asbestos illness victims because schools and hospitals are full of the stuff.

[@sol029]

Was waiting for you to cover this!

[@arseyrc]

MAXXimum liabilty! 🤣

[@tontoapache4948]

HAHAHAHA 🤪

[@billbenedict4664]

Wow, that's news to me! I have two Slashes and one of them is about 10 years old and in the recall range. I hope the US jumps on the ban-wagon for this too! Thanks for the video heads up!

[@robertward5047]

Was that a dead cockroach in the bandit?

[@TomleyRC]

haha... 'Black Tak' which I use to stick my GPS in them

[@ZoomyZoom77]

I love how the USA does not care and there is no recall 😂

[@mitch3424]

Hehe you drink worse from the tap 😂 dont worry just dont sit sniffing or licking it 😉 ❤

[@16driver16]

That's 100% not true! You are an idiot

[@craigrushworth1744]

Agree with the water from tap, bought a new kettle a couple of months ago, and I've never seen as much build up of crap within first couple weeks of use ever before

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

I suck on my slipper cluth pads for a minimum of 4 hours per pad to break them in, should I be concerned?

[@mikes062]

No, now if you did it 5-6 hours you can count your days

[@coxyjmz]

Ngl but this is disgusting how they have managed to get away with it for so long!

[@jdmpiazza1]

This happened in Australia early last year and since then every Traxxas container coming in gets impounded and double checked.

[@chrislang7460]

Is this why KT recently did a big Traxas "giveaway"?

[@JordanColeman-r8w]

🤣 probably saw the writing on the wall and decided to clear out anything with TraxxAss on the box.

[@chrislang7460]

@@JordanColeman-r8w Saw the EU recall I reckon...

[@WowoodogPlays]

He gives away newer models

[@paulmcnamara2908]

As I have a couple of affected RCs interested to see what happens and love the Pokeball gear knob in the truck!

[@Lare_6000]

I dont think that it would be so dangerous if it took literally 20 years to find that out

[@HansoleJørgensen]

Thea have known asbestos was dangerous since the 1930ies

[@Lare_6000]

@ but it cant be a high amount of it becouse it has not been reported earlier

[@xWORLDxCHAMPIONx]

@Lare_6000right, you’d have to breathe in like 30 slipper pads completely somehow for this to be an issue at all.

[@crazysoundman]

@@HansoleJørgensen only in creation aspects, if they product in question can't break or cause fibers to become airborne, then it poses no danger

[@Davewertzjr]

But yet, we all have phones near us 24/7. Who is worried about trace amounts of asbestos at this point 😅

[@GTRacingblog88]

That truck puts a Lamborghini to shame!! Love it bro. Do some videos with it!!!😊

[@ryant.9176]

“Trump likes asbestos.” And I’m out ✌🏼🤡

[@Improvise_Adapt_0vercome]

That Trump Derangement Syndrome sounds serious.. Get well soon

[@Blake-fz7ed]

So what happens you send in your model and traxxas replaces the part(s) only or?

[@mattster197]

This is a load of manure. Those pads might carry aspestos fibers but it not nearly enough to injure you. I don't hardly replace them. And I got rid of the fiber slipper pads as soon as they fail and upgrade to aluminum or my new full circle carbon fiber which is also terrible to breath. So guess what. Don't huff your models. This is a little silly to me.

[@MagnifiedGiant]

Of course it is overblown. The law is the law though....lol.

[@SidcupRC]

These are children's toys so makes sense to be cautious.

[@HansoleJørgensen]

It only takes one fiber to cause a sickness if you are unlucky, ofcourse the more fibres the bigger chance but it only takes one

[@davekessing2266]

Please tell me what a few asbestos fibres do to your body ,also dont complain and cry at the hospital when the Hammer and reality sets in .

[@rc-dom-uk]

does it include spare parts ordered as well ?

[@dtuner9200]

Oh boy. Wait until the idiots that complained about this find out what's in the brake pads in every single car on the road.

[@muskokamike127]

was, they use other materials now to handle the heat.

[@dtuner9200]

@muskokamike127 if it's made within north America yes. The majority of pads made overseas in China (which is the majority of the aftermarket) does contain asbestos.

[@hollyhillrc]

Thank you very much for the link for the UK recall Phil. I've got an old 2wd Slash Gunk Edition that I bought used from eBay in 2018 and it's serial number is within the "Recall" category. I've just filled out and sent the form off and it will be interesting to see what happens 👍🏼

[@TomleyRC]

I've just spoken to J Perkins... they are working through them all, and you should hear something soon, and then a further email with return instructions. From what I've seen, it's a case of packing up the chassis.. no need for wheels, body or controller etc... and send it off. (Shipping label supplied by them as well I think).

[@hollyhillrc]

@@TomleyRC That's good to know. Thanks again my friend, and Happy New Year to you and all your family 🙂

[@TomleyRC]

And Too you To :)

[@hollyhillrc]

@@TomleyRC Update: I've received an email this evening from J Perkins saying "Your vehicle(s) ARE affected. Based on the serial number(s) provided we have determined your vehicle(s) will need to be reworked by us (here in Kent). They then said "We are currently processing the recall requests, so once we schedule in your vehicle we will be in touch with specific shipping instructions" So that's encouraging.

[@kristhore1554]

Who still buys Traxxas junk

[@davidbruce6414]

I have all 3 maxxs and love them all. Far stronger then my arrama notorious. Now I do love my big rock and typhon 3s by arrama .😊

[@mikes062]

I love it, enjoy your Arrma crap! 😂

[@kristhore1554]

Lmao will do goofball

[@Improvise_Adapt_0vercome]

Derschwaffalufagus!

[@stusrcshed]

Ah, you had heard it then. Should have known that would have been a wasted message yesterday 😂

[@TomleyRC]

I had so many messages and 'tags' yesterday on all the social media platforms. I'd already seen it... lol

[@deeknorville4198]

Love the pick up, I’ve got a couple myself, v6 Navara and a 1963 Chevy c10 with a 2jz

[@Heizekel77]

Asbestos was banned 1982 in Sweden. Houses built with Eternit (asbestos cement) were to last forever and there's no worry of harm until you crack or break walls or celings... That's when you breathe in all the bad stuff :O

[@MJWCBW]

Glad you got the roller rally car. I got the roller and built it up. Pain to wrench on but it’s a beast

[@adamaref9047]

Asbestos is banned in the US, idk how the cars got passed it but this is already illegal here and traxxas could find it self in a bad spot especially considering its an American company.

[@thea.s.esiblings31]

No it isn't.

[@allantaylor3064]

Awesome and informative video Phil thanks for letting the rc community know 👍🏻

[@aussmith5335]

Very informative, thanks for putting this info out there👍

[@Logicislost81]

In the USA, it was banned for use in construction . We had a commercial on TV for many years for you to sue if you got Mesothelioma from asbestos

[@GregLanz]

Thanks for getting this info out. I only have one Traxxas left a 1/16 E-Revo that appears to be part of the recall although I'm in Canada so not sure if they're actually recalled here. My dad died from mesothelioma in 2020 after working for 27 years in a fertilizer plant as a Journeyman Millwright so I know how serious asbestos exposure can be

[@fnordingers]

Thanks for letting me know the Recall. My Rustler VXL 2WD seems to be affected too :(

[@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde]

Oh, good God! It only took 22 years for this to surface? Something is afoot, my dear Watson!

[@dangrady2938]

Before you send them off Phil , make sure you take out all your upgrades . Or you won’t see them again if they give you replacement vehicles .