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RecalledCPSC · April 20, 2023 Other children's products

Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

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Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Blue
Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Blue · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

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

Units: About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada)

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

The problem, in CPSC's words

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.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

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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.

How to contact the company

Lil Anglers toll-free at 844-347-4543 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@anything-possible.com 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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 23184, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.