CPSC recall · Reported March 12, 2009
Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.c. recalled The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and ….
Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint was recalled by Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.c. in March 12, 2009. Reason: The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ba…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fish…. Verify recall #09150 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ba….
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- agency class
- March 12, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09150 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and reel with red foam targets and hook. The label is found on the front of the reel and reads "Casting Fun".
Reason for recall
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09150 |
| Date reported | March 12, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 12, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 2,600 |
| 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 immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or fu…
- Check the recall number (09150) 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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