Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-166 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 25, 2009
- Brand
- Zebco
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Children's Fishing Poles
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 2,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Fishing Poles · About 2,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.; W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla..
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
Recall history and context
Zebco appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's Fishing Poles (About 2,700 units). This recall involves Zebco Advanced Youth Fishing Rod & Reel combo sets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead in Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.