Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-04-20). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 78,500 units in the US and 2,250 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23184 |
| Published | 2023-04-20 |
| Last updated | 2023-04-20 |
| Products | Children's Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos |
| Firm named in the title | Lil Anglers |
| Firms | Lil Anglers LLC, of Springfield, Missouri (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 78,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,250 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lil Anglers website https://profishiency.com/kidcasters from January 2021 through March 2023 for between $25 and $35. |
Description
This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red. The rods were sold as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo which includes a 34-inch inline rod and reel combo, plastic casting plug, rattle bobber and a pre-tied snap swivel. The reel has a 3.3:1 gear ratio and is equipped with a 6 lb. line. The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod. Model Date Code KCBAGBLUE 21-01 KCBAGGREEN 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBAGORANGE 20-01 21-01 KCBAGPINK 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBSNTWB34 21-01 KCGSNTWB34 21-01 KCSNTRED 20-01 21-01
Hazard
The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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