CPSC recall · Reported March 25, 2009
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.
W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. recalled This recall involves Zebco Advanced Youth Fishing Rod & Reel combo sets. The reels are pa….
Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard was recalled by W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. in March 25, 2009. Reason: The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead p…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for i…. Verify recall #09166 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead p….
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- March 25, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09166 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
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.
Reason for recall
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09166 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | W.c. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. |
| Affected scope | About 2,700 |
| 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 fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
- Check the recall number (09166) 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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