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Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

Published: March 25, 2009Recall ID: 09166Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Children's Fishing Poles

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Fishing-Poles-Recalled-by-Zebco-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-Standard
TitleChildren's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff015429f84147b3a35ecc4acd9407e2.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Fishing Pole Reel
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7b7abb915aae41b89d78e360b8993e5f.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Fishing Pole
Hazards › NameThe paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameChildren's Fishing Poles
Products › TypeFishing Items
Products › Category I D1945
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,700
Recall I D5171
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Retailers › NameDiscount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
Recall Date2009-03-25T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Distributors › NameW.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Recall Number09166
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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