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Children's Fishing Kits
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2005
- Posting date:
- June 1, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001424
Affected products
Children's Fishing Kits
Product description
Only the "Shark Kit" and the "Dolphin Kit" were sold in Canada.
Hazard identified
The paint on the rods of these fishing kits contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Number sold
Approximately 2,268 were sold in Canada
Time period sold
Between 2003 and 2005
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Shakespeare Fishing Tackle
Tel: 1-866-466-0559
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing kits.
For more information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit, contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle at 1-866-466-0559, between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM EST.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.