Zebco recall

Children's Fishing Poles Recalled

03/27/09 1:20 pm

Tulsa - Zebco is recalling 27-hundred children's fishing poles after it discovered excessive amounts of lead in paint on the reels.

The poles included in the recall are 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.

The reels, which were manufactured in China, were sold at discount department and sporting good stores nationwide between August 2007 and December 2008 for about 35 dollars.

There have been no reports of injuries.

The amount of lead in the paint violates the federal lead paint standard.

Those with the poles should immediately take them away from the children and contact Zebco for refund information. You can contact Zebco at (800)-588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.zebco.com.



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My friend just bought his son a Zebco. Not sure if it is a recalled item but I'll pass the info on. Thanks.

I think everything coming from China has lead in it.:eek: