The neodymium magnets that we sell with many of our Timepiece Accessories are extremely strong. They must be handled with care to avoid personal injury or damage. For your safety and that of others, please read the safety information below. This content was provided by J&K Magnetics, Inc.
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Neodymium Magnet Safety
Powerful Attraction Forces Can Cause Serious Injury
Neodymium magnets are more powerful than other kinds of magnets. The incredibly powerful force between magnets can often be surprising to those unfamiliar with their strength. Fingers and other body parts can be pinched between two magnets. With larger magnets, injuries of this type can be severe.
Neodymium Magnets Are Not for Children
Neodymium magnets are not toys. Children should not be allowed to handle neodymium magnets. Small magnets can pose a choking hazard. If multiple magnets are swallowed, they can attach to one another through intestine walls. This can cause a severe health risk, requiring immediate, emergency surgery if correctly diagnosed.
Neodymium Magnets Can Affect Pacemakers
The strong magnetic fields near a neodymium magnet can affect pacemakers, ICD’s and other implanted medical devices. Many of these devices are made with a feature that deactivates it with a magnetic field. Therefore, care must be taken to avoid inadvertently deactivating such devices.
Neodymium Magnets are Brittle and Fragile
Neodymium magnets are made of a hard, brittle material. Despite being made of metal, and the shiny, metallic appearance of their nickel plating, they are not as durable as steel. Neodymium magnets can peel, chip, crack or shatter if allowed to slam together. Eye protection should be worn when handling magnets, since shattering magnets can launch small pieces at great speeds. Neodymium magnets are not easily drilled or machined.
Magnets can Affect Magnetic Media
The strong magnetic fields near neodymium magnets can damage magnetic media such as floppy disks, credit cards, magnetic I.D. cards, cassette tapes, video tapes or other such devices. They can also damage televisions, VCR’s, computer monitors, smartphones, CRT displays, and computer hard disk drives. Avoid placing neodymium magnets near any electronic appliance.
Those with Nickel Allergies Should Avoid Prolonged Contact with Magnets
A small percentage of people have a nickel allergy, where an allergic reaction can cause redness and a skin rash. Those with nickel allergies should avoid directly handling nickel plated neodymium magnets.