Zebco Recall of Children's Fishing Poles
Children's Fishing Poles
Date of Recall
2005-04-13CPSC Release Number
05-155Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 588-9030Units
About 1.5 million fishing polesDistributor
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla.Sold By
Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.Problem/Hazard
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Injuries/Incidents
There have been no reports of injuries or illness associated with these poles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury.Description
The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch ‘Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.Consumer Contact
For more information, call 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/recallRecall Comments
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