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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Kid Casters Children's Fishing Rods Recalled for Lead Content Ban Violation

Agency Publication Date: April 20, 2023
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Summary

Lil Anglers is recalling approximately 78,500 Kid Casters children's fishing rods because they contain lead levels that exceed the federal lead content ban. These rods were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink, and red as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo kits. The products were sold at retailers like Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods from January 2021 through March 2023. Consumers should immediately stop using the rods and contact the manufacturer for a full refund or a free replacement rod.

Risk

The recalled fishing rods contain lead levels that violate federal safety standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can lead to adverse health issues, including developmental delays and organ damage.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Kid Casters children's fishing rods sold in blue, green, orange, pink, and red as part of No Tangle combo kits that include a 34-inch rod and reel, plastic casting plug, bobber, and swivel.
  2. Check the fishing rod for the following model numbers: KCBAGBLUE, KCBAGGREEN, KCBAGORANGE, KCBAGPINK, KCBSNTWB34, KCGSNTWB34, or KCSNTRED. You can find the model number and date code printed directly on the fishing rod.
  3. Check the date codes printed on your rod. Affected date codes include 20-01, 21-01, and 22-01. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  4. Immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children and stop using them.
  5. Contact Lil Anglers at 844-347-4543 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@anything-possible.com, or visit www.kidcastersrecall.com to receive a full refund or a free replacement fishing rod.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Refund, Replace

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.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Kid Casters Children's Fishing Rods (sold with No Tangle Combos)
Variants: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red
Model:
KCBAGBLUE
KCBAGGREEN
KCBAGORANGE
KCBAGPINK
KCBSNTWB34
KCGSNTWB34
KCSNTRED
Lot Numbers:
20-01
21-01
22-01
Date Ranges: Sold January 2021 through March 2023

The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod. Specific combinations: 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).

Product Images

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Blue

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Blue

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Green

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Green

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Orange

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Orange

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Pink

Recalled Kid Casters combo kit Pink

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Green

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Green

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Pink

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Pink

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Red

Recalled Kid Casters fishing rod Red

Model and date code location

Model and date code location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23184
Status: Active
Sold By: Academy Sports and Outdoors; Bass Pro Shops; Dick's Sporting Goods; Amazon.com; profishiency.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 78,500 (In addition, about 2,250 sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Lil Anglers LLC, of Springfield, Missouri
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: April 20, 2023

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