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Product recall · CPSCMarch 25, 2009Highest risk
Children's Fishing Poles
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What’s wrong
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Zebco at (800) 588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.zebco.com
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700
- Recall date
- March 25, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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