Parents issue serious warning over microwave mistake after girl, 7, gets put in coma with horrific injuries
Scarlett sustained second and third-degree burns (Kennedy News and Media)
Amanda said: “The scarring is just so bad. We’re still putting creams and silicon ointments on it daily – they’re such profound scars that stick up off of her skin.
“She does get upset about it sometimes. I’ll catch her looking in the mirror after the bath and she’ll just cry.
“She gets very self conscious and I’ll see her trying to cover her scar up with her shirt when we’re out in public sometimes, or she’ll come home from school and say another kid asked her about it.
“I tell her she doesn’t need to be embarrassed about it. She went through a lot and it was a terrible, terrible accident.
“She came out of it and she’s so strong. She’s still beautiful and those scars make her who she is.”
The toy Scarlett microwaved (Kennedy News and Media)
Following the incident, Scarlett’s parents are raising awareness about the potential dangers of these toys and have encouraged people to throw them away in case the same thing happens again.
The manufacturer of the toy, Schylling Toys, has a warning on its website that reads: “Do NOT heat, freeze, or microwave, may cause personal injury.”
TikTok has said it does not allow content that shows or promotes dangerous behaviour. Meanwhile, YouTube said it is a ’13+ platform’ and the safety of users is an ‘utmost priority’, adding it ‘vigorously removes this type of content’.
Schylling told LADbible Group: “Ensuring the safety of our consumers is fundamental for Schylling. We were disappointed to see there had been a trend on social media demonstrating product misuse of our NeeDoh® brand.
“Misusing a NeeDoh product by microwaving, heating, or freezing is dangerous and may cause injury. Schylling has partnered with social media companies, such as TikTok, to remove influential content containing NeeDoh product misuse.
“Additionally, Schylling has added a product warning to NeeDoh packaging and our website to help combat product misuse.
“Schylling has made the Consumer Product Safety Commission aware and will continue to cooperate with them.”