The boy had to get 38 stitches because the refrigerator suddenly ᴇxᴘʟᴏᴅᴇᴅ: W.a.r.n.i.n.g: Do not put these things in the freezer
People often say that danger is impossible to prevent completely and we always encounter potential dangers in our daily lives. Therefore, to protect the safety of ourselves and our children, we need to pay more attention to every detail of life. Otherwise, carelessness will cause irreparable consequences.
Open the refrigerator door and an unexpected e.x.p.l.o.s.i.o.n occurred causing serious consequences
The heartbreaking incident occurred in an apartment in Shanghai City (China) causing a 5-year-old boy to have to get 38 stitches on his face.
Because Shanghai’s weather in the summer is very hot and he really likes carbonated drinks, the boy put the can of water in the freezer so that the water could cool quickly.
Unfortunately, when he happily took out the can of water to drink, right at the moment he opened the lid of the can, a loud bang was heard, the soft drink splashed everywhere and the can broke, causing a terrible accident.
According to doctors, recently, many patients have been hospitalized for the same reason – using soft drink cans incorrectly, especially putting them in the freezer, causing unfortunate consequences.
3 things you absolutely must not put in the freezer if you don’t want the refrigerator to ᴇxᴘʟᴏᴅᴇᴅ
The habit of putting all food and drinks in the refrigerator, especially the freezer, to help cool quickly and immediately is a bad habit that many people have. This habit will cause many extremely dangerous consequences that directly affect the function and lifespan of the refrigerator, even endangering the user.
1. Carbonated drinks
At the top of the list are carbonated drinks. Canned carbonated soft drinks should not be stored in the freezer if you want to prolong the life of the refrigerator.
When placing carbonated drink cans in the freezer, the temperature of the water in the can will decrease very quickly while the mass of the water increases. When the mass of water increases beyond the “capacity” of the can, the shape of the can will slowly change, along with the release of CO2 gas, the can will be under extremely high pressure and can explode at any time.
If you want to ice it, you should only marinate it for about 5 minutes so that the water is cold but not frozen, or leave it in the refrigerator.
2. Alcoholic beverages
When you close the lid tightly and leave alcoholic beverages in the freezer, this will create pressure that causes an explosion. When storing flammable substances inside, if the refrigerator starts or during use, there is an accident, creating a spark, these flammable substances will catch fire very quickly and cause a large explosion in the refrigerator.
Therefore, users should absolutely not store alcoholic beverages or flammable substances (such as gasoline, oil, etc.) in the freezer, but should choose to store them at room temperature, in dry, well-ventilated places.
With wine, if you want to drink it cold, you should drink it with ice cubes. If you want to chill beer, you should chill it in an ice box or ice bucket, not in the freezer.
3. Dry ice
Dry ice is one of the things that should never be put in the freezer because, like carbonated drinks, dry ice is basically solid CO2. That’s why when placed in a freezer with a temperature lower than -18oC, CO2 will expand an estimated 600 to 800 times compared to the solid form.
Once the mass of dry ice increases too high in a closed space such as the freezer compartment of a refrigerator, it will cause your refrigerator to explode at any time and can damage the equipment and utensils placed around the refrigerator, while also endangering the whole family.
Therefore, you need to be careful in storing dry ice, do not store it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator but can choose to store it in insulated cooling devices. In addition, absolutely do not touch dry ice with bare hands because it can burn you, so use tongs or rubber gloves when holding ice.
Daily life is filled with hidden dangers that we often overlook, thinking they are insignificant or unlikely to happen. However, as the incident involving the young boy in Shanghai shows, even a simple, well-intentioned action—like placing a soda can in the freezer to chill—can lead to a serious accident with painful consequences. Home safety, especially in the kitchen, depends greatly on awareness and prevention. Many of the habits we adopt without thinking—such as storing inappropriate items in the freezer—can seriously compromise our health and the safety of our loved ones. It’s not an exaggeration to say that information saves lives. When we are aware of which items are dangerous under freezing conditions, we can easily avoid tragic situations. Proper use of the refrigerator and freezer is crucial not only for preserving food but also for preventing hazardous accidents. We must be particularly cautious with items like carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, and dry ice, which can become highly explosive under pressure or certain conditions. Safety is not only about major decisions but mostly about the small, everyday choices we make. It is our responsibility to stay informed, protect our children, and create a safe environment within our own homes. Technology provides us with convenience, but it also requires responsibility. We must never take anything for granted and should teach our children to respect the risks of household appliances. With a little extra care and the right knowledge, we can prevent accidents and ensure a life free from unnecessary dangers. Safety always starts with prevention.