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

Date: April 20, 2023
Company: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Refund, Replace

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report