W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing · Recalled
Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 2,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
- Product type
- Fishing Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 25 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
