CPSC recall · Reported April 20, 2023
Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors inclu….
Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 20, 2023. Reason: The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested b…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop usin…. Verify recall #23184 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested b….
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- agency class
- April 20, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23184 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
This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red. The rods were sold as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo which includes a 34-inch inline rod and reel combo, plastic casting plug, rattle bobber and a pre-tied snap swivel. The reel has a 3.3:1 gear ratio and is equipped with a 6 lb. line. The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod. Model Date Code KCBAGBLUE 21-01 KCBAGGREEN 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBAGORANGE 20-01 21-01 KCBAGPINK 20-01 21-01 22-01 KCBSNTWB34 21-01 KCGSNTWB34 21-01 KCSNTRED 20-01 21-01
Reason for recall
The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23184 |
| Date reported | April 20, 2023 |
| Date initiated | April 20, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada) |
| 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 fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a ful…
- Check the recall number (23184) 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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