Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
Recall 09150 · Mar 12, 2009 · Pure Fishing
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09150
- Date
- Mar 12, 2009
- Company
- Pure Fishing
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
- Product type
- Games
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and reel with red foam targets and hook. The label is found on the front of the reel and reads "Casting Fun".
What can happen
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty fishing retailers nationwide from November 2008 through January 2009 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shakespeare casting game and fishing kits?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund.
What is the hazard?
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
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.