Barstools Or Kitchen Stools
Twenty years of CPSC NEISS emergency-room records for this consumer product category, combined with demographic breakdowns, multi-year injury trends, and matching recall notices.
Floors, Walls & Ceilings · CPSC Code 4025
Stable over 5 years
The verdict
Barstools Or Kitchen Stools carry a danger score of 42/100 (moderate risk), driven by roughly 17,926 ER-treated injuries a year that are roughly flat over the last five years.
- 42/100
- danger score (moderate risk)
- 17,926
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 9.8%
- end in hospital admission
- 0-4
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 4025 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 42/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for barstools or kitchen stools - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume17,926 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)9.8%
- Fatality rate0.03%
- 5-year trend-3%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Barstools Or Kitchen Stools (CPSC product code 4025, in the Floors, Walls & Ceilings category) generate an estimated 17,926 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 358,518 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 42/100 for this category (moderate risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are roughly flat over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2022 (23,029 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2005 (12,758 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for barstools or kitchen stools is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 79,780 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (27,550 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 94,374 cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 9.8% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.03%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 62 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how barstools or kitchen stools fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 50,921 | 43,453 | |
| 5-14 | 14,262 | 15,325 | |
| 15-24 | 7,730 | 9,780 | |
| 25-34 | 11,242 | 15,692 | |
| 35-44 | 11,875 | 15,031 | |
| 45-54 | 17,595 | 19,838 | |
| 55-64 | 22,739 | 20,328 | |
| 65-74 | 18,340 | 20,929 | |
| 75+ | 16,379 | 26,961 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Concussion | |
| Lower Trunk | Fracture | |
| All Parts Body | Poisoning | |
| Lower Trunk | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Mouth | Laceration | |
| Not Stated/unk | Other | |
| Upper Trunk | Fracture | |
| Lower Arm | Fracture | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Upper Trunk | Contusions, Abr. |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
80 YOF C/O HEAD INJURY S/P FELL ASLEEP WHILE SITTING ON A BARSTOOL AND FELL OFF OF IT AT HOME. DX: HEAD INJURY
2YOM C/O FALL AND LEFT ARM PAIN. WAS SITTING ON A BAR HEIGHT STOOL AND FELL OFF LANDING ON HIS LEFT SIDE. GUARDING THE LEFT ARM AFTER WAKING UP FROM NAP. SCANS SHOW FRACTURE. DX: FALL, DISPLACED FRACTURE OF SHAFT OF LEFT CLAVICLE
71YOM PRESENTS AFTER FALLING WHILE SITTING ON A BAR STOOL WHILE DRINKING ALCOHOL, BAC=339 DX: ALCOHOL INTOXICATION, HEAD INJURY
67 YOF FELL OFF BARSTOOL ONTO FLOOR DX; CHI AMA
51 YOF PRESENTING DUE TO FALL FROM BARSTOOL AT BAR AND HEAD TRAUMA. SHE HAD BEEN DRINKING ALCOHOL. +5 CM HEMATOMA RIGHT OCCIPUT. BAL 317. DX: HEMATOMA, ALCOHOLIC INTOXICATION, CLOSED HEAD INJURY.
35YOF FELL OFF BAR STOOL LANDING ON SHOULDER DX:CONTUSION SHOULDER
4YOF C/O LEFT ELBOW PAIN SINCE YESTERDAY. WAS SITTING ON A BAR STOOL AND FELL OFF. PAIN TO LEFT ELBOW. SCANS SHOW FRACTURE. DX: OTHER CLOSED NONDISPLACED FRACTURE OF DITAL END OF LEFT HUMERUS
30YOF HAD RECENT FALL FROM STOOL IN A BAR, HAS HAD PREVIOUS FALLS DUE TO WEAKNESS OF LEGS, DX FALL, RT KNEE BURSA EFFUSION, ESRD
71YOF FELL OFF OF A BAR STOOL AT A BAR AFTER DRINKING ALCOHOL BAC OF 276 DX: CLOSED HEAD INJURY, ACUTE ALCOHOL INTOXICATION
72YOF PRESENTS TO THE ED AFTER THE PATIENT HAD A FALL FROM A 2 FT BARSTOOL COMPLAINING OF LANDING ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND HIP WITH PAIN. DX: FALL, FRACTURE OF FEMORAL NECK, LEFT, FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE, PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS
9YOF PRESENTS TO THE ED AFTER THE PATIENT FELL FROM A 2-3 FT BARSTOOL COMPLAINING OF HEADSTRIKE WITH PAIN, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING. DX: HEAD INJURY, FALL
62YOM PT WALKING THRU KITCHEN & WENT TO MOVE BARSTOOL OUT OF THE WAY, HIT IT WITH ELBOW & BOTTOM OF STOOL TURNED AROUND & HIT PT IN LEFT ANKLE. LATER ON PT TWISTED ANKLE & HEARD A CRACK DX: FRACTURE POSTERIOR MALLEOLUS, ANKLE CONTUSION
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
While sitting still on a Bar Stool, the welds broke loose causing me to fall hurting myself
Screws holding leg into metal stool stripped out and stool collapsed when My spouse went to sit on it, he fell into the stool and slammed into the lower cabinet doors behind him. At this time he is experincing neck and shoulder pain and stiffness
This is relating to recall #17-078. Four out of the four chairs in this set wound up failing, in all cases while someone was seated in them. Of the four hollow aluminum bars supporting the base, multiple sheared off just below the weld and all showed damage. Fortunately, none collapsed entirely, so no one was injured.
We purchased the 5 pcs table and stool set at Homestyle Furniture in Laguna Hills on 12/30/13. On 1/7/14 the 1st stool collapsed under 108lbs weight when a teenager sat down. All four legs collapsed in different directions. The child injured her back & wrist but no medical attention was sought. We noticed the wood on ALL the chairs were cracked in the manufacturing process by the wood screws. We returned all 4 chairs to Homestyle Furniture and they were repaired with wood glue over the screws and cracked areas. We were also advised this null and voided any warranty and it would no longer be repaired or replaced in the future. On May 15th, the second stool, which had been repaired, collapsed under an adults weight in the same manner. We have discontinued using the chairs as we don't believe they are safe. The stools are Crown Mark Bar Stools (Delia) manufactured 7 of 2012. The invoice lists these as: counter height CM Delia 2793T-3038
This chair broke when I was sitting on it. The weld broke on the bracket holding the seat to the frame . I was sitting on the chair when it broke. I landed on top of it, causing much internal bruising. The weight limit on this chair is 300 lbs. I weigh less than 200. The chair has never been abused, or used for anything other than sitting on.
Bar Chairs I purchased from Lowes had leg break and almost dumped me while sitting on my deck. I attempted to find a site online to repair or replace the chair legs. I subsequently found a recall from 3i Corporation for these chairs and their use should be discontinued immediately. Unfortunately, I never was advised previously of this recall. When I called 3i Corporation about the recall, I was put on a record d message that I would receive a return call. I have not gotten a call back. What can I do about the unsafe chairs?
I bought bar stools from Restoration Hardware and they seem to have a design flaw of the legs not being wide enough for the top. Every time I sit on them they tip over. The first time I sat down I wasn't expecting it to tip over and I sprained my back in the fall. I thought it was a fluke but they tip every time.
I am writing to report what I consider to be a very unsafe consumer product. The product is Montreal Wood Barstool with Upholstered Seat & Nailhead Trim sold in AT HOME stores. While sitting on the stool which had only been in use for about 1 year, the back gave way and broke away from the stool. Upon careful examination of the other two stools, they also had cracks in the wood on the back, front and sides. We are two senior citizens of normal recommended weight with no children in the home. The furniture was in no way abused. In fact, it was carefully cared for. After contacting the vendor without result, I had the stools evaluated by a craftsman who indicated that the wood used was of poor quality and the stools were cheaply constructed.
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Product Recalls
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Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are barstools or kitchen stools?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, barstools or kitchen stools have a danger score of 42/100 (moderate risk). An estimated 17,926 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from barstools or kitchen stools?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 79,780 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from barstools or kitchen stools increasing or decreasing?
Stable over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for barstools or kitchen stools injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 94,374 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by barstools or kitchen stools?
Of all ER visits involving barstools or kitchen stools, approximately 9.8% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (90.2%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with barstools or kitchen stools?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
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What this means for you
Treat the 42/100 score as relative risk between products, not your personal odds of injury.
- See where this category ranks against every other tracked product. Full rankings
- Injuries cluster in the 0-4 age group, take extra care if that describes your household.
- Check for active recalls on this product before you assume it is safe. CPSC recalls
NEISS estimates ER-treated injuries from a national probability sample of hospitals; they do not capture injuries treated elsewhere or not treated at all.
Data: CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the CPSC.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, scored, and verified.