third-degree burns

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.

A 13-year-old Alabama teen, Eli Blackmon, suffered third-degree burns after microwaving a NeeDoh toy following a TikTok trend, resulting in months of painful recovery. The toy manufacturer Schylling has since added safety warnings and is working with social media platforms to remove harmful content.

An 82-year-old Arizona woman suffered third-degree burns and heat stroke after falling asleep while tanning at a community pool. Betty Lou Summer required hospitalization, surgeries, and critical care treatments like dialysis and ventilation. Her family warns about Arizona’s summer heat risks, especially for older adults.

An 82-year-old Arizona woman suffered third-degree burns and heat stroke after falling asleep while tanning in a metal chair at a community pool. She was hospitalized with severe injuries requiring surgeries, a ventilator, and dialysis, as her family warns about the dangers of Arizona's summer heat.

An 82-year-old Arizona woman, Betty Lou Summer, suffered third-degree burns and heat stroke after falling asleep while tanning at a community pool. She was hospitalized with severe injuries, including damage to her liver and kidneys, and is expected to remain in the hospital for at least a month. Her family is warning about the dangers of Arizona’s summer heat.

A teen in New Mexico suffered third-degree burns after a NeeDoh toy exploded when she squeezed it. The incident occurred after the toy was left in a hot car.

Jacob Smith, 20, suffered third-degree burns to his face, neck, hands, and shoulders after a colleague threw scorching hot oil over him at a Yuba City McDonald’s. He was rushed to the ICU with severe injuries.