Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Footlockers ranks #622 of 838 by danger score (31/100) at ER-volume #470 of 838 (1,494/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #622
- danger rank of 838
- #470
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 31/100
- danger score
- 1,494/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 (31/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
31 Lower than most lower than 74% of 838 product categories
scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value
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Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2024
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 29/100
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) | 5 | 42nd | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 1,494 | 40th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | -40% | 12th | 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 29,882 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 693. Segments sum to 29,882 - 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 Home Furnishings & Fixtures 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.
Home Furnishings & Fixtures danger scores
How this 31/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for footlockers - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 1,494 ER visits/yr Below median volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 4.9% Below median admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend-40%
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 20-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2024, injury counts for footlockers are declining by about 40% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2010 (2,976 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2022 (630 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 3,367 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (2,018 cases). The 75+ age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 4,161 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 4.9% 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 footlockers 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 Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,831 | 1,016 | |
| 5-14 | 1,624 | 1,550 | |
| 15-24 | 1,665 | 1,436 | |
| 25-34 | 1,513 | 1,504 | |
| 35-44 | 1,755 | 2,078 | |
| 45-54 | 1,855 | 2,289 | |
| 55-64 | 837 | 1,649 | |
| 65-74 | 1,334 | 1,791 | |
| 75+ | 1,466 | 2,695 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Toe | Fracture | |
| Foot | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Upper Trunk | Fracture | |
| Hand | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Toe | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Leg | Laceration | |
| Head | Concussion |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
4 YOM FELL AT DAYCARE HIT CHIN ON METAL TRUNK DX FACIAL LACERATION
45YOF PRESENTS WITH HEAD INJ. PT REPORTS THAT SHE WAS STRUCK AT THE PARIETAL HEAD AT HOME WITH THE HEAVY LID OF A WOODEN TRUNK YEST. REPORTS THAT IT STRUCK HER WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE. NO LOC. HAS HAD PERSISTENT SIGNIFICANT HEADACHE SINCE THAT TIME. DX: HEAD INJURY
4YOM TO ER FOR INJURY OF FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WHEN THE LID OF A TRUNK ACCIDENTAL CLOSED ON HIS FINGER OF RIGHT-HAND DX INJURY OF FINGER OF RIGHT HAND
23MOF PRESENTS WITH A HEAD INJURY AND FACIAL LACERATION S/P PT'S MOTHER STATES PT WAS RUNNING AROUND THE BASEMENT, TRIPPED ON CARPET AND FELL FORWARD HITTING HER HEAD AGAINST A TRUNK. DX: FACIAL LACERATION; INJURY OF HEAD
40YOM,HIT HEAD WITH EDGE OF TRUNK LASTNIGHT,DIZZY,DX:CONT SCALP
81 YOF WAS SITTING ON A TRUNK AT THE END OF HER BED EATING BREAKFAST WHEN SHE FELL ASLEEP AND FELL TO THE GROUND HITTING HEAD ON HER WALKER, C/O HEAD AND CHEST PAIN. DX: FALL, HEAD INJURY, CHEST PAIN
44YOF WAS LIFTING STUFF OUT OF HER LOCKER AT THE HOMELESS SHELTER TO MOVE INTO SOME HOUSING AND INJURED HER BACK DX LT LOW BACK PAIN WITH SCIATICA
82YOM PRESENTS FROM HOME WITH WRIST INJURY. PATIENT STATES THIS MORNING HE ACCIDENTALL WALKED INTO A TRUCK AT THE FOOT OF HIS BED CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND LAND ON HIS ARM. DX: DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
32YOM PRESENTS WITH A HAND LACERATION AFTER HITTING IT AGAINST A METAL TRUNK ACCESSORY. DX: SKIN WOUND OF HAND
2YOM PT GOT RIGHT ARM CAUGHT IN AN AUTOMATIC TRUNK THAT CLOSED ONTO HIS ARM PAIN TO ARM. NO DX PT LBFE.
14YOF WAS MOVING A HEAVY FOOTLOCKER 1 DAY AGO WHEN SHE INJURED RIGHT WRIST. DX: WRIST SPRAIN.
2YOF- PT WAS RUNNING, TRIPPED INTO A FOOT LOCKER MOM SAYS PT GOT TEETH PUSHED INTO GUMS. PT WITH BLEEDING TO MOUTH TEETH PUSHED BACK. DX: INTRUSION OF TEETH/ BLEEDING FROM MOUTH.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to footlockers on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Footlockers: cross-group products nearest on danger score (31/100), estimated annual ER visits (1,494/yr), and hospitalization share (4.9%). 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.
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- Liquid Room Deodorizers Or Fresheners Home Workshop Tools & Equipment 1,520/yr
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, Footlockers ranks #622 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #470 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does footlockers rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, footlockers ranks #622 by PlainSafety danger score (31/100) and #470 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (1,494/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from footlockers?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 3,367 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from footlockers increasing or decreasing?
Down 40% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for footlockers injuries?
The 75+ age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 4,161 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by footlockers?
Of all ER visits involving footlockers, approximately 4.9% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (95.1%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with footlockers?
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.