Zebco Advanced Youth Fishing Rod & Reel combo sets; Children’s Fishing Poles

Description: Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2009 Release # 09-166 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 588-9030 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children’s Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Children’s Fishing Poles Units: About 2,700 Distributor: W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla. Hazard: The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Zebco at (800) 588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.zebco.com [Learn More]