An Alabama teenager, Eli Blackmon, suffered third-degree burns after a microwaved sensory toy exploded while he was playing with it. At the age of 11, Blackmon saw videos on TikTok showing people microwaving NeeDoh squishy toys to soften them. After microwaving the toy, it burst when he squeezed it, causing hot gel to splash onto his neck, chest, and hands. Blackmon was taken to a children's hospital for treatment, where he underwent wound care and debridement for four months. His mother, Fallon Blackmon, was unaware of the trend before the incident and emphasized the importance of discussing such trends with children. The family faced significant medical expenses due to the injury. Blackmon now advises others to avoid participating in similar social media trends, highlighting the pain and complications he experienced. TikTok stated that it removes content promoting dangerous behavior in violation of its Community Guidelines.
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Alabama Teen Suffers Burns from Microwaved Sensory Toy Amid Social Media Trend
Eli Blackmon, a teenager from Alabama, suffered third-degree burns from a microwaved sensory toy that exploded. The incident, linked to a viral trend on TikTok, led to extensive medical treatment and significant expenses for his family. Blackmon now warns others against participating in such trends.
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Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns
Alabama Teen Suffers Burns from Microwaved Sensory Toy Amid Social Media Trend