# CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-04-13 · 05155 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05155
- **Date:** 2005-04-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Children's Fishing Poles

## Hazards

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.

## Retailer(s)

Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2005, for between $9 and $13.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Karaoke-Cassette-PlayerRecorders-1)
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