Piscifun Alijoz 400 Baitcaster Fishing Reel 38Lbs Max Drag Baitcasting Reel
Coating composition unknown, PFAS risk cannot be determined.
This reel contains metal gears and body with undisclosed lubricants and coatings. PFAS exposure cannot be assessed without manufacturer details or testing.
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Material
Metal gears, body, and unspecified lubricants/coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Piscifun Alijoz 400 Baitcaster Fishing is made of, ingredients and materials
The Piscifun Alijoz 400 is a metal baitcaster with brass gears, aluminum or aluminum-alloy body components, and stainless-steel bearings. The manufacturer does not publicly disclose the composition of internal lubricants or any protective coatings applied to metal surfaces. Metal-to-metal friction in reels requires lubricants that may contain additives not listed on product documentation, and corrosion inhibitors on aluminum bodies are often proprietary formulations.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Unknown / proprietary coating
A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.
Heavy metals
Metal gears require lubricants; Piscifun does not publish formulations. Some low-cost reels use mineral oils with zinc or lead-based anti-wear agents, though no recall evidence exists for this model. Ingestion risk is minimal (contact with hands during use and subsequent hand-to-mouth transfer is the primary exposure route).
Source, FDA ↗Aluminum body corrosion and leaching
Aluminum alloy bodies may leach aluminum ions if protective coatings degrade or are scratched, especially in saltwater or acidic environments. Piscifun does not specify anodizing type or coating durability. This poses minimal food-contamination risk for a fishing tool but can indicate accelerated material degradation if visible pitting develops.
What’s reassuring
Stainless-steel bearing contaminants
Stainless bearings are generally low-risk; Piscifun does not specify alloy type (300 vs 400 series). No evidence of nickel-leaching or corrosion problems specific to this model exists in public records.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Piscifun maintains no publicly documented certifications (ISO, NSF, or equivalent) for material safety or chemical disclosure. The brand has not issued statements on PFAS use, heavy-metal coatings, or lubricant composition. No major recalls affecting this specific model appear in FDA or CPSC databases. The company's silence on chemical inputs is typical for low-cost fishing-equipment manufacturers and does not indicate non-compliance, only lack of transparency.
How it compares in its category
Entry-level metal baitcasters from Piscifun, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and others follow similar material patterns, metal gears and bodies with undisclosed lubricants. Premium reels sometimes specify synthetic or food-grade lubricants; budget models almost never do. This reel's construction is standard for its price point and poses no known elevated risk relative to comparable competitors, though none in this segment voluntarily disclose full chemical profiles.
If you buy it
Rinse the reel with fresh water after saltwater use to prevent corrosion and lubricant breakdown, which can expose bare metal and increase leaching risk. Store in a dry location; moisture can degrade coatings and accelerate aluminum oxidation. Do not submerge or expose to extreme heat (above 40C/104F) for prolonged periods, as thermal stress may compromise internal coatings. Replace or service the reel if seals crack or metal begins to show visible pitting, as this indicates loss of protective barriers.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Piscifun has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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