Fishing Games

CPSC Recall #08-130 - December 11, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-130
Recall DateDecember 11, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 14,000
ImporterFar East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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.

Product

Fishing Games

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Fishing Games. The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Fishing GamesUnits: About 14,000Importer/Distributor: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.Hazard: The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Fishing Game contains a fishing pole, one large battery operated fish, and three small wind-up fish. The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the product's packaging.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: 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 at http://www.fareastbrokers.com/. 

Hazard

The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.