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Children’s Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

  • Close-up Fishing Pole
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Name of Product:
Children's Fishing Poles
Hazard:

The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 25, 2009
Units:

About 2,700

Consumer 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.

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Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Discount department and sporting goods 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.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-166

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