Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2020, Floor Furnaces (built Into Floor) ranks #817 of 838 by danger score (21/100) at ER-volume #734 of 838 (164/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #817
- danger rank of 838
- #734
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 21/100
- danger score
- 164/yr
- estimated ER visits (avg)
Danger score combines injury volume, hospitalization, fatality, and five-year trend. ER volume is the average annual NEISS estimate alone. Rank 1 is highest on each list.
Where this category's danger score sits nationally
Danger score (21/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
21 Among the lowest lower than 97% of 838 product categories
scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more product categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2020
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 18/100
One verdict blending 4 independently-sourced dimensions from two separate CPSC systems, each benchmarked against all 838 scored product categories by percentile rather than raw value, so no single huge-volume category can dominate the scale.
| Dimension | Value | National percentile | Weight applied | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury severity (hospitalization + fatality blend) | 4 | 32nd | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 164 | 12th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | -88% | 21st | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 0 | 0th | 20% | CPSC SaferProducts.gov public incident report count |
Methodology: each dimension is ranked against the full population's p10/p25/p50/p75/p90 breakpoints and interpolated to a 0-100 percentile; the composite is the weighted average of available percentiles. See methodology for the full benchmark table.
Where 2,622 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 384. Segments sum to 2,622 - a body-map mix, not a danger score or ER-volume rank.
Two danger lenses
Same-group peer scores and this product's dial
The bars compare PlainSafety danger scores inside the Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares group (same CPSC NEISS extract). The dial is this product's score alone on the Low/Moderate/High bands. Do not read a peer bar as an ER-visit count.
Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares danger scores
How this 21/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for floor furnaces (built into floor) - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 164 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 3.8% Below median admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend-88%
Band labels compare this category against the corpus of 838 scored CPSC product categories, see the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Across the 16-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2020, injury counts for floor furnaces (built into floor) are declining by about 88% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2007 (402 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2013 (61 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is burns, thermal to the foot, accounting for approximately 844 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by burns, thermal to the hand (318 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 1,063 cases over the NEISS window, and females appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 3.8% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 0 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how floor furnaces (built into floor) 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 2020-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2020)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 508 | 555 | |
| 5-14 | 147 | 193 | |
| 15-24 | 15 | 110 | |
| 25-34 | 82 | 15 | |
| 35-44 | 0 | 312 | |
| 45-54 | 0 | 49 | |
| 55-64 | 143 | 72 | |
| 65-74 | 141 | 78 | |
| 75+ | 81 | 120 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Foot | Burns, Thermal | |
| Hand | Burns, Thermal | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Toe | Fracture | |
| Shoulder | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Knee | Laceration | |
| Foot | Dislocation | |
| Head | Hematoma | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Finger | Fracture | |
| Knee | Dislocation |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
68 YOF INJURED ABDOMEN,FELL,2 DAYS AGO, FLAT ON MY BUTT ON THAT FURNANCE,AT HOME. DX-BLUNT TRAUMA ABDOMAN
2 YOF WALKING OUTSIDE FELL HIT CHIN ON A PIPE DX CHIN LACERATION
13MOF WAS AT HOME WHEN SHE STEPPED ON A FLOOR FURNACE GRATE W/ HER L FOOT THAT WAS HOT. DX: PARTIAL THICKNESS THERMAL BURN W/ LINEAR BLISTERING ON SOLE OF L FOOT
81YOM TRIPPED ON FLOOR FURNACE & FELL THRU HOLE IN FLOOR, DX: LISFRAN'S D'LOC, LEFT & MULTI ABR
10 MOM TOUCHED A FLOOR FURNACE. DX: SECOND DEGREE BURN OF PALM OF LT HAND
6YOF WHO WAS RUNNING THROUGH THE HOUSE AND TRIPPED OVER A LARGE FURNACE GRATE IN THE FLOOR. HAS SWELLING OF HER RIGHT ANKLE. NO OSSEOUS INJURY NOTED ON X-RAY. CX: RIGHT FOOT PAIN.
2 YOF WALKED ON FLOOR FURNACE WITH HER BARE FEET. DX: SECOND DEGREE BURNS OF BILATERAL FEET
74YOM-PT WAS AT HOME IN CRAWL SPACE AND HIT HEAD ON A METAL FURNACE REGISTER ABRASION TO LEFT SIDE OF HEAD NO BLEEDING DX: HEAD ABRASION
R HAND BURN/6YOWF ACCIDENTALLY PUT HER R GLOVED HAND AGAINST ANELECTRICAL SPACE HEATER WHILE VISITING HER GRANDFATHER'S PLACE.
15 MOM COMES IN AFTER BURNING SOLES OF FEET ON FLOOR FURNACE. DX: SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO RT AND LT PLANTAR ASPECT OF FEET
44 YOF SUSTAINED A RT KNEE LAC AFTER TRIPPING ON HER CARPET AND LANDINGON A FURNACE GRATE IN THE FLOOR, CUTTING HER KNEE
88YOF FELL FROM A STANDING POSITION AND HIT HER HEAD ON A FURNACE. HEADCONTUSION#
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to floor furnaces (built into floor) on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Floor Furnaces (built Into Floor): cross-group products nearest on danger score (21/100), estimated annual ER visits (164/yr), and hospitalization share (3.8%). Same-group neighbours stay in Related Products above.
Similar danger score
Nearest cross-group products by PlainSafety danger score (100-point scale).
Similar ER visit volume
Nearest cross-group products by NEISS estimated annual ER visits.
Similar hospitalization rate
Nearest cross-group products by % of NEISS ER visits resulting in hospital admission.
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About this data
CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports form the basis of this page. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments.
According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Floor Furnaces (built Into Floor) ranks #817 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #734 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does floor furnaces (built into floor) rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, floor furnaces (built into floor) ranks #817 by PlainSafety danger score (21/100) and #734 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (164/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from floor furnaces (built into floor)?
The most common injury is burns, thermal to the foot, accounting for approximately 844 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from floor furnaces (built into floor) increasing or decreasing?
Down 88% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for floor furnaces (built into floor) injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 1,063 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by floor furnaces (built into floor)?
Of all ER visits involving floor furnaces (built into floor), approximately 3.8% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (96.2%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with floor furnaces (built into floor)?
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.
PlainSafety is rendered directly from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall and incident records, no number is typed in by an editor. Product recall timelines and hazard labels are drawn from CPSC recall records for this product. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.