CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2005
CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles
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.
W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla. recalled The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following car….
CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles was recalled by W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla. in April 13, 2005. Reason: The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information …. Verify recall #05155 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and c….
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- April 13, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05155 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch 'Em Kit™" 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05155 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2005 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla. |
| Affected scope | About 1.5 million fishing poles |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing …
- Check the recall number (05155) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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