Lil Anglers Recalls Children’s Fishing Rods Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

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.

Model Date Code
KCBAGBLUE 21-01
KCBAGGREEN 20-01

21-01

22-01

KCBAGORANGE 20-01

21-01

KCBAGPINK 20-01

21-01

22-01

KCBSNTWB34 21-01
KCGSNTWB34 21-01
KCSNTRED 20-01

21-01

Name of Product:

Children’s Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos

Hazard:

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.

Remedy: Refund, Replace
Recall Date: April 20, 2023
Units: About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada)
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:

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 from January 2021 through March 2023 for between $25 and $35.

Importer(s):

Lil Anglers LLC, of Springfield, Missouri

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:

23-184

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Consumer Contact:

Lil Anglers toll-free at 844-347-4543 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.kidcastersrecall.com or at https://profishiency.com/kidcasters and click on Recall Information on the top of the page for more information.

See the full recall here.

As published on DailyDig.com