Safety Warnings | Important Information from getmagneticballs.com
At getmagneticballs.com, your safety is our utmost priority. Our products, made from high-quality rare-earth magnets, offer incredible fun and utility, but they must be handled with care. Please read all warnings and instructions carefully before using any magnetic product purchased from our site. Adhering to these guidelines ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in North America and Europe.
⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: INGESTION HAZARD ⚠️
SWALLOWING MAGNETS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INTERNAL INJURIES, REQUIRING EMERGENCY SURGERY.
- NOT FOR CHILDREN: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE. Our high-powered magnetic products pose a severe ingestion and choking hazard. Keep all magnetic products strictly out of reach of infants, younger children, and pets.
- SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION: If magnets are swallowed or suspected to have been swallowed, seek immediate medical attention, even if there are no apparent symptoms. Swallowed magnets can attract to each other across intestines, causing perforations, blockages, infection, and can be fatal.
General Safety Guidelines
1. Handling Precautions
- Avoid Impact: While durable, rare-earth magnets can be brittle. Avoid dropping them on hard surfaces or allowing them to snap together with extreme force, as this can cause them to chip or shatter.
- Keep Away from Electronics: Strong magnetic fields can interfere with or permanently damage electronic devices, including mobile phones, computers, hard drives, credit cards, pacemakers, hearing aids, and other sensitive medical equipment. Keep magnets a safe distance from such items.
- Pinch Hazard: When handling multiple magnets, be aware of the potential for them to pinch fingers or skin if they suddenly attract.
- Splinter Hazard: If a magnet breaks, small, sharp fragments can be created. Handle broken magnets with extreme care and dispose of them safely.
2. Product Inspection & Disposal
- Regular Checks: Before each use, especially for magnetic toys, inspect the product thoroughly for any signs of damage, such as cracks, chips, or exposed magnetic cores.
- Discontinue Use if Damaged: If any product is damaged or if the magnets become exposed from their casing (e.g., from magnetic balls with silicone shells or magnetic cubes ), immediately discontinue use.
- Safe Disposal: Dispose of damaged or unwanted magnetic products safely, ensuring they are out of reach of children and pets. Do not put them in regular trash if small parts could be accessed.
3. Adult Supervision & Responsibility
- Adult Use Only: Our magnetic building sets (magnetic balls, rods, cubes) and magnetic home products are designed for adults and teens aged 14 and older.
- Supervise: Even for recommended age groups, adult supervision is advised, especially when new to using high-powered magnets.
- Read Instructions: Always follow the specific “How to Use” instructions provided for each product to ensure correct and safe operation.
Your Role in Safety
By purchasing and using products from getmagneticballs.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by all safety warnings and guidelines. We are committed to providing quality products, and your adherence to these safety measures is crucial for a safe experience.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety of our products, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team at support@getmagneticballs.com.