CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-03-25

Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

09166 · Recalled 2009-03-25 · CPSC page

Recalled Fishing Pole Reel
Recalled Fishing Pole Reel

Description

This recall involves Zebco Advanced Youth Fishing Rod & Reel combo sets. The reels are painted orange and have the words "Zebco" and "ZAVS 10" on the reel handle. Only spinning reels are involved in this recall.

Hazards

The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Children's Fishing PolesAbout 2,700

Parties

Distributor
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Made in
China
Sold at
Discount department, sporting good from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Zebco at (800) 588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.zebco.com

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Recalled Fishing Pole
Recalled Fishing Pole

Source: CPSC recall 09166. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.