Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 09071 · Dec 18, 2008 · Aloha 808 Trading
12,800
units affected
12,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09071
- Date
- Dec 18, 2008
- Company
- Aloha 808 Trading
- Units affected
- 12,800
- Product
- Children's Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves eight styles of silver-colored metal jewelry: flower ear ring, three flower pendant, necklace with red flower and metal leaf pendant, and miniature sandals in aqua, purple, green, orange and turquoise.
What can happen
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores and kiosks in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 2008 through November 2008 for between $2 and $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's jewelry?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.