Children's Fishing Poles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Fishing Poles
Units: About 1.5 million fishing poles
Distributor: W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco,
of Tulsa, Okla.
Hazard: The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead
is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no reports of injuries or illness
associated with these poles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to
prevent any possibility of injury.
Description: The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature
pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants(r) are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and
Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer(r); Disney's Tigger; and the
cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power(r). "ZEBCO(r)" and "Floating Catch
'Em Kit(tm)" are written on the handles of these poles with the
exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a
two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written
on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the
handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department,
sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March
2005 for between $9 and $13.
Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide
from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and
contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing
pole.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Zebco at (800) 444-5581
Ext. 6217 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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