CPSC recall 05-155, announced April 13, 2005, covers Children's Fishing Poles (about 1.5 million units). The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole. Recall contact: call (800) 588-9030, or go to www.zebco.com/recall.
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Which products are included?
The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch 'Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles, with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no reports of injuries or illness associated with these poles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco
- Recall number
- 05-155
- Units
- About 1.5 million fishing poles
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2005, for between $9 and $13.
- Distributor
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla.
Children's Fishing Poles
CPSC product type: Fishing Items
Recall contact information
For more information, call 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/recall
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