Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Children’s Fishing Poles
Date of Recall
2009-03-25CPSC Release Number
09-166Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 588-9030Units
About 2,700Distributor
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.Sold By
Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.Problem/Hazard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.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 receiving a refund.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.comRecall Comments
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