Children's Fishing Poles

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 2,700)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Unknown Manufacturer
Reason for Recall:
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 2,700)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 09166

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