CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles

Recalled April 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05155 · Zebco

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.

Units

About 1.5 million fishing poles

Incidents / 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.

Contact

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

Product

Children's Fishing Poles

Distributed by

W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla.

Retailers

Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2005, for between $9 and $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →