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Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall 23-184 · April 20, 2023 · Lil Anglers

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-184 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 20, 2023
Brand
Lil Anglers
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Children's Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos
Hazard
Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 20, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red. The rods were sold as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo which includes a 34-inch inline rod and reel combo, plastic casting plug, rattle bobber and a pre-tied snap swivel. The reel has a 3.3:1 gear ratio and is equipped with a 6 lb. line. The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod. Model Date Code KCBAGBLUE 21-01 KCBAGGREEN 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBAGORANGE 20-01 21-01 KCBAGPINK 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBSNTWB34 21-01 KCGSNTWB34 21-01 KCSNTRED 20-01 21-01

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Children's Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos · About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lil Anglers website https://profishiency.com/kidcasters from January 2021 through March 2023 for between $25 and $35.; Lil Anglers LLC, of Springfield, Missouri.

Consumer contact

Lil Anglers toll-free at 844-347-4543 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@anything-possible.com or online at https://www.kidcastersrecall.com or at https://profishiency.com/kidcasters and click on Recall Information on the top of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

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 Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos (About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada) units). This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 20, 2023. 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.