CPSC Recall in 2023: Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-184

Date: April 20, 2023

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

Recall Description:

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.ModelDate CodeKCBAGBLUE21-01KCBAGGREEN20-0121-0122-01KCBAGORANGE20-0121-01KCBAGPINK20-0121-0122-01KCBSNTWB3421-01 KCGSNTWB3421-01 KCSNTRED20-0121-01

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

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

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China