CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2913.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2913.
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Discount Department, Sporting Good And Toy Stores Nationwide, From August 2001 Through March 2005, For Between $9 And $13. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2913.
For more information, call 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/recall
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Discount Department, Sporting Good And Toy Stores Nationwide, From August 2001 Through March 2005, For Between $9 And $13. Recall FAQ
Discount Department, Sporting Good And Toy Stores Nationwide, From August 2001 Through March 2005, For Between $9 And $13. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles. The notice was published on April 13, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.