CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Sta...
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Fishing-Poles-Recalled-by-Zebco-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff015429f84147b3a35ecc4acd9407e2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fishing Pole Reel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7b7abb915aae41b89d78e360b8993e5f.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fishing Pole |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Fishing Poles |
| Products › Type | Fishing Items |
| Products › Category I D | 1945 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 |
| Recall I D | 5171 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. |
| Recall Number | 09166 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |