Pure Fishing Children's Fishing Games recall: Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
Why was Pure Fishing Children's Fishing Games recalled?
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game away from children and call Pure Fishing for a free replacement product or full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Fishing at (800) 466-5643 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.purefishing.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
- Company
- Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 2,600
- Sold at
- Specialty fishing retailers nationwide from November 2008 through January 2009 for about $15.
- Recall date
- March 12, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and reel with red foam targets and hook. The label is found on the front of the reel and reads "Casting Fun".