The lit strange object will explode if in the player's inventory within 70-100 seconds after igniting a strange object. This will deal 4% of the player's current Hitpoints in damage, rounded down, with a minimum of 2. This can kill the player. Any remaining lit strange objects in the inventory will revert to an unlit state after the explosion.
Due to the lit strange object's appearance and explosive properties, it is presumed to be a cherry bomb. This notion is strengthened by its use in a pipe, referencing a stereotypical prank pulled by young children.