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Pure Fishing Recalls Children’s Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint

  • Casting Game
Name of Product:
Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
Hazard:

The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
March 12, 2009
Units:

About 2,600

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Pure Fishing at (800) 466-5643 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.purefishing.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and reel with red foam targets and hook. The label is found on the front of the reel and reads "Casting Fun".

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Specialty fishing retailers nationwide from November 2008 through January 2009 for about $15.
Distributor(s):
Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.C.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-150

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