A young boy in Alabama sustained third-degree burns after a squishy toy he microwaved as part of a viral trend exploded, covering him in hot gel. The incident occurred as the boy was participating in a trend circulating on TikTok that showed people microwaving NeeDoh stress balls.
According to reports, the gel inside the toy became extremely hot during microwaving and then erupted, striking the boy's face and chest. The hot gel caused severe burns to his neck. Medical attention was required to treat the extent of the injuries.