Young people are risking surgery or even death by using magnets as 'fake' tongue piercings. It is also putting them at risk of serious infection and lifelong digestive disorders, a campaign has warned.
Instances where the magnets have detached and been swallowed have led to the need for surgery and can cause serious complications - with the risk of fatalities. When two or more of the small ball magnets are swallowed, they can stick together, causing damage to the digestive system.
Launched by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) today (Monday), the #SafeFashion campaign is asking young people and their parents to learn more about the dangers of magnets when used as fashion accessories by children and young people.
