Illinois boy suffers severe burns from TikTok microwave challenge

A 9-year-old boy suffered severe burns from a dangerous TikTok challenge involving a microwave. The incident occurred on January 20th when the child attempted to heat a popular sensory toy, a Needoh cube, in the microwave. The toy exploded, causing second-degree burns to his face and hands. Experts warn against such challenges with gel-filled products, noting that the material retains heat and can cause significant burns. The toy's packaging explicitly states it should not be heated.