CPSC recall 05155
Children's Fishing Poles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-09-30
On 2024-09-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Children's Fishing Poles by W C Bradley Zebco Holdings Doing Business As Zebco, citing the paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05155 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-04-13 |
| Published | 2024-09-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | W C Bradley Zebco Holdings Doing Business As Zebco |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Children's Fishing Poles | The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch 'Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles, with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall.
Reason
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Karaoke-Cassette-PlayerRecorders-1
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