Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Recalled March 25, 2009 · CPSC recall 09166
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.
Units
About 2,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
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
Product
Children's Fishing Poles
Distributed by
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Retailers
Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →