PRA number
2015/14686
Published date
Reasons the product is recalled
Tongue studs without holes are banned under Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2010. Jewellery that contains small high powered magnets designed to be worn in or around the mouth and nose, are banned as detailed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012.
The hazards to consumers
The jewellery poses an inhalation hazard. In addition, if a person swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the person's intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death.
What consumers should do
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Various fashion accessory retailers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Office of Fair Trading (NSW) is the responsible regulator for this recall.