Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Recall 09166 · Mar 25, 2009 · W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09166
- Date
- Mar 25, 2009
- Company
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Children's Fishing Poles
- Product type
- Fishing Items
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's fishing poles?
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.