Shakespeare Fishing Tackle
| Corporation | |
| Industry | Fishing Tackle |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Headquarters | Columbia, SC |
| Products | Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle, and accessories. |
| Parent |
Pure Fishing (Jarden) homepage = http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index.html |
| Slogan | America Goes Fishing With Shakespeare |
The Shakespeare Company is a subsidiary of Jarden which manufactures fishing equipment. It was founded by William Shakespeare, Jr. in 1897.[1] In June 2005, approximately 438,000 of their children's fishing kits were recalled after being found to contain lead paint.[2]
References
- ↑ "History of Shakespeare Fishing Tackle". The Shakespeare Company. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ↑ "CPSC, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles". Consumer Product Safety Commission. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
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