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A Split-Second Decision Leads to Agony (Image Credits: S.abcnews.com)
Plainfield, Illinois – A mother’s frantic screams echoed through her home after her 9-year-old son microwaved a popular sensory toy, sparking an explosion that left him with painful second-degree burns.[1][2]
A Split-Second Decision Leads to Agony
Caleb Grubb acted on a tip from a friend and placed a NeeDoh Nice Cube in the microwave for about 40 seconds. The toy, filled with a thick gel-like substance, burst upon removal, splattering hot material across his face, ear, and hands. His mother, Whitney Grubb, rushed to his side after hearing his cries of “It burns. It burns.”[1]
Grubb wiped away the scorching gel and immediately sought medical help. The incident unfolded on January 20, marking a terrifying turn for the family of three children. Caleb later reflected simply: “Just think before you act.”[2]
The Allure and Hidden Risks of the Needoh Cube Challenge
Social media platforms like TikTok have popularized videos of users microwaving the NeeDoh Nice Cube to make it softer and more pliable. Marketed by Schylling as a stretchable stress reliever, the toy explicitly warns against heating: “Do NOT heat, freeze, or microwave, may cause personal injury.”[1]
Grubb emphasized that children often lack the foresight adults possess. “Sometimes, you take for granted what your knowledge is. That’s common sense to us, but not common sense to them,” she said. Videos showcasing successful…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-05 19:47:00
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