PRA number
2015/14686
Published date
Product description
Studs for the tongue, lip, nose or ear without need for piercing. The studs are held in place by suction or by a magnetic back.
Products sold in stand with several jewellery types. Products also sold separately as refills for stand.
Products sold in stand with several jewellery types. Products also sold separately as refills for stand.
What are the defects?
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.
What are the hazards?
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 should consumers 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.