Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-25). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 2,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09166 |
| Published | 2009-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Fishing Items |
| Products | Children's Fishing Poles |
| Firm named in the title | Zebco |
| Firms | W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,700 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35. |
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.
Hazard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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