second-degree burns
Coverage of second-degree burns in the Nexus archive.
- Mother accused of putting infant son in scalding-hot water, causing severe burns
Melvinika Williams was accused of deliberately placing her 1-month-old son in scalding-hot water at her home, causing severe second-degree burns to his buttocks and genitals, as well as a broken femur. She was subsequently arrested and booked on charges including second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and filing a false police report. The abuse took place in Marrero, Louisiana.
- Mother accused of putting infant son in scalding-hot water, causing severe burns
Melvinika Williams was arrested in Marrero after being accused of deliberately placing her 1-month-old son in scalding-hot water, which resulted in severe injuries. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the baby suffered second-degree burns and a broken femur. Williams was charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and filing a false police report.
- 8-year-old caught on fire after tabletop fire pit exploded on vacation, family says
An 8-year-old boy and another child were severely burned when a tabletop fire pit called FlikrFire exploded during a family vacation in Oceanside, California. The product had been recalled 18 months prior by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to safety hazards, but the family was unaware of the recall. The incident has prompted the family to urge others to discard similar alcohol-fueled fire pits.
- 8-year-old caught on fire after tabletop fire pit exploded on vacation, family says
An 8-year-old boy and another child suffered burns after a tabletop fire pit exploded during a family vacation in California. The product, FlikrFire, had been recalled 18 months prior by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to safety hazards causing at least two deaths and 60 injuries. The Petersen family is urging others to discard similar products.
- 8-year-old caught on fire after tabletop fire pit exploded on vacation, family says
An 8-year-old boy and another child were seriously burned after a tabletop fire pit exploded during a family vacation in California. The fire pit, called FlikrFire, had been recalled 18 months earlier due to safety hazards but was still in use when it caused the incident.
- TikTok trend of microwaving NeeDoh cubes sends kids to hospitals
A TikTok trend of microwaving NeeDoh cubes has led to children suffering burns when the toys exploded, prompting reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Cases include a 9-year-old with second-degree burns and a 13-year-old with third-degree burns. Schylling, the toy's manufacturer, is collaborating with TikTok to remove harmful content.
- Carnival Cruise guest suffered second degree burns on his feet after walking barefoot to the pool... now he's suing
A Carnival Cruise guest suffered second-degree burns on his feet after walking barefoot on a hot surface near the pool and is now filing a lawsuit against the cruise line. The incident highlights potential safety concerns regarding deck temperatures on cruise ships.
- Florida man sues Carnival for $5M after suffering 2nd-degree burns on cruise’s hot pool deck
A Florida man is suing Carnival Cruise Line for $5 million after sustaining second-degree burns from a hot pool deck. The lawsuit claims two other individuals also required amputations due to similar injuries.
- Heated socks sold at Costco recalled after wearers report second-degree burns
Costco recalled 207,800 pairs of 32 Degrees-branded heated socks linked to 14 heat-related incidents, 13 of which caused second-degree burns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed the recall due to safety concerns.