💨 Abstract

A 9-year-old boy, Caleb Chabolla, suffered severe burns after microwaving a Needoh cube, a popular sensory toy, for a TikTok video. The gelatinous material inside the toy exploded, causing burns to his face and hands. Caleb was rushed to a burn center, and experts warned against heating such toys. This incident is one of several involving Needoh cubes this year, highlighting the dangers of social media trends.

Courtesy: Barney Davis