Squishy toy explodes after microwaving, burns child
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A 10-year-old Gold Coast girl suffered serious burns requiring a week-long hospital stay after a squishy toy exploded in her face when she heated it in a microwave and squeezed it. The gel inside these popular toys boils almost instantly when microwaved, creating an explosion risk that parents and caregivers need to be aware of. The incident follows an online trend of children heating these toys, with warnings often buried in packaging or absent from online purchases.
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