| Product name |
Children's Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos |
| Description |
This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red. The rods were sold as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo which includes a 34-inch inline rod and reel combo, plastic casting plug, rattle bobber and a pre-tied snap swivel. The reel has a 3.3:1 gear ratio and is equipped with a 6 lb. line. The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod. See the news release (link below in the "Additional Information" section) for a list of models included in the recall. |
| Problem |
The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
| Distribution |
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lil Anglers website https://profishiency.com/kidcasters for between $25 and $35. |
| Company |
Lil Anglers 844-347-4543; web pages https://www.kidcastersrecall.com or at https://profishiency.com/kidcasters |
| Dates sold |
January 2021 through March 2023 |
| Date posted |
04/21/2023 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Lil-Anglers-Recalls-Childrens-Fishing-Rods-Sold-with-Kid-Casters-No-Tangle-Combos-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban |
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