The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08130·Announced 2007-12-12

Fishing Games Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Lead Paint Violation

Far East Brokers is recalling fishing games sold at grocery stores because parts contain excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. is recalling approximately 14,000 Fishing Games sold at grocery stores. The recalled games contain parts with excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The product includes a fishing pole, one large battery-operated fish, and three small wind-up fish. The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the packaging.

The games were sold at Grand Union Family Markets, Southern Family Markets, P&C Stores, Publix Super Markets, and Food Lion stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $10. The products were imported from China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.

The recalled product

Product
Fishing Games
Manufacturer
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys and Games
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 011546208270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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