Safety regulator, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles
Recall 05155 · Apr 13, 2005 · W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco
1,500,000
units affected
1,500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05155
- Date
- Apr 13, 2005
- Company
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco
- Units affected
- 1,500,000
- Product
- Children's Fishing Poles
- Product type
- Fishing Items
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2005, for between $9 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's fishing poles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
What is the 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.
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.