Magnet Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
DANGER - INTERNAL INJURY HAZARD
Swallowed magnets can damage internal organs and have resulted in DEATH and SERIOUS INJURIES.
Key Safety Restrictions
- Not for children: Magnets are not for use by anyone under 18 years of age
- Not toys: The magnets we sell are professional-grade products, not toys
- Keep away from ALL children
- NEVER put near mouth or nose
Common Ingestion Scenarios
Magnet ingestions are often accidental and may occur from:
- Young children finding loose or missing magnets
- Older children and teens playing with magnets in their mouths or nose and imitating piercings
Safety Protocols
Storage & Inventory
- Be aware of dropped or separated magnets
- When not in use, locate all magnets and count them individually
- Store all magnets in a child-safe container
- Maintain an accurate inventory to ensure none are missing
Medical Emergency Information
If Ingestion is Suspected:
- Seek immediate medical attention or contact poison control center immediately
- X-rays or prompt surgical removal may be required
- Do not wait for symptoms to appear - by then it may be too late for medical intervention
Important: Symptoms May Be Delayed
Symptoms of magnet ingestion are often non-specific (abdominal pain, fever, etc.) and can take from hours to weeks to appear. By then, the damage can be severe.
Untreated ingestions may cause: intestinal blockage, perforation, bleeding, infection, and death.
Additional Precautions
- Keep away from pets - Animals can also be at risk of ingestion
- Keep away from pacemakers - Strong magnets can interfere with medical devices
- Pregnant women should consult a physician before using magnets
