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Product name Children's Fishing Poles
Description 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. 
Problem The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 
Distribution Discount department and sporting good stores nationwide for about $35. 
Company Zebco 800-588-9030; Web site www.zebco.com 
Dates sold August 2007 through December 2008 
Date posted 03/26/2009 
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