NeeDoh Squishy Toy Burns: Children Injured by Microwaved Toy
Inside EditionApril 5, 20252 min999,829 views
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- ⚠️ A 7-year-old girl named Scarlett suffered severe burns to her face and chest after a NeeDoh squishy toy burst open.
- 💡 The incident occurred when Scarlett microwaved the toy to make it "more squishy," a practice seen on social media.
- 💥 The toy's contents erupted from a small pinhole, scalding her skin and leading to a hospital stay in a medically-induced coma.
Similar Incidents and Warnings
- 👧 An 8-year-old girl, Gia, experienced similar burns to her face in January after microwaving a NeeDoh toy.
- 🏠 Home camera footage showed Gia standing on her sister's back to retrieve the toy from the microwave.
- 🚨 Both mothers are issuing strong warnings against microwaving any toys, emphasizing the potential for severe injury.
Company's Stance on Misuse
- 🚫 The company that manufactures NeeDoh toys states that injuries result from misusing the product.
- 🌡️ They explicitly warn that microwaving, heating, or freezing NeeDoh toys is dangerous and can cause injury.
- 💡 The common practice of heating these toys is not recommended by the manufacturer.
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