We have become aware of a recent compliance issue with the following ECX RC AMP Range of Vehicles.

 

The Recalled Products include:

ECX AMP DB RTR - part code ECX03029AUT1 and ECX03029AUT2

ECX AMP MT RTR - part code ECX03028AUT1 and ECX03028AUT2

ECX AMP MT Assembly Kit - part code ECX03034

ECX Brutus Monster Truck RTR - part code ECX03055

ECX Replacement Slipper assembly – part code ECX1024

 

These vehicles include the ECX1024 ECX Slipper pads. The Slipper Pads contained inside the vehicle have been tested and traces of asbestos have been discovered.


Supplied nationally through hobby stores 1 June 2016 – 11 June 2021


What to do: Owners of affected vehicles must not open their vehicles and are required to complete the form below.


OMP Recall Form: https://talk.omp.com.au/p/5DIB-3LP/ecx-amp-series-recall


OMP will be touch and will instruct with further information on on the recall.




More Details:


Defect: The slipper pads in these vehicles contain chrysotile asbestos. Asbestos fibers may be released from the slipper pad in the vehicle through friction and users may be exposed to asbestos fibers if the vehicle is disassembled for repair or maintenance. 


Hazard: If asbestos fibers are released into the air and breathed in, they can cause serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. 


Supplier: For further information or to contact OMP about returning a vehicle, phone (08) 8186 0899 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm CST), complete the form available at https://www.omp.com.au/contact or email [email protected]