CPSC recall 09-166, announced March 25, 2009, covers Children's Fishing Poles (about 2,700 units). The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 588-9030, or go to www.zebco.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands
- Recall number
- 09-166
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
- Distributor
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Children's Fishing Poles
CPSC product type: Fishing Items
Recall contact information
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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