CPSC2009-03-25
Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla.
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.
Sold at
Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Fishing Poles
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Fishing-Poles-Recalled-by-Zebco-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-in-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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