March 25, 2009
Zebco is recalling about 2,700 children's fishing rod and reel sets. The paint on the reels contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.
The sets, made in China, were sold at discount department and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2008 for about $35.
Consumers should immediately take the fishing poles from children and contact Zebco for information on receiving a receiving a refund.
For additional information, contact Zebco at (800) 588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.zebco.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
