The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09071·Announced 2008-12-18

Aloha 808 Trading Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Aloha 808 Trading is recalling children's jewelry sold in Hawaii because it contains high levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the items and contact the company for a refund.

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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aloha 808 Trading of Honolulu, Hawaii, is recalling eight styles of silver-colored metal children's jewelry due to the risk of lead exposure. The recalled items include flower ear rings, three flower pendants, necklaces with red flower and metal leaf pendants, and miniature sandals in aqua, purple, green, orange, and turquoise. The jewelry was manufactured in China and contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

About 12,800 units were sold exclusively in Hawaii at small retail stores and kiosks in Honolulu between April 2008 and November 2008 for between $2 and $5. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled jewelry.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can contact Aloha 808 Trading collect at (808) 923-3660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Jewelry
Manufacturer
Aloha 808 Trading, of Honolulu, Hawaii
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
12,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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