Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-25 · 09166
Hazards
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
09166
Date
2009-03-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Fishing Poles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
Distributor(s)
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Country of manufacture
China
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.