Children's Fishing Poles (Zebco) – Lead Paint Violation (2009)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's Fishing Poles
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Children's Fishing Poles. The hazard is: The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the feder. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026