Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2019-2024, Framed Baby Carriers (carried On Back) ranks #717 of 838 by danger score (28/100) at ER-volume #831 of 838 (39/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #717
- danger rank of 838
- #831
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 28/100
- danger score
- 39/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 (28/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
28 Among the lowest lower than 85% 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: 21/100
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) | 0 | 0th | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 39 | 3rd | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | +4520% | 100th | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 2 | 25th | 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 235 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 1561. Segments sum to 235 - 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 Nursery & Baby Products 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.
Nursery & Baby Products danger scores
How this 28/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for framed baby carriers (carried on back) - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 39 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 0.0% Low admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend+4520%
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 6-year NEISS window from 2019 to 2024, injury counts for framed baby carriers (carried on back) are rising by about 4520% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2023 (87 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2019 (5 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 118 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by contusions, abr. to the face (55 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 201 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 0.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 2 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 7 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how framed baby carriers (carried on back) 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 (2019–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 110 | 91 | |
| 35-44 | 34 | 0 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Upper Trunk | Other | |
| Internal | Ingestion | |
| Lower Leg | Other | |
| All Parts Body | Poisoning |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
6 MOF PRESENTS WITH HEAD INJURY S/P FALL FROM A BUCKLE-BACK BABY CARRIER THAT BROKE AND PATIENT FELL TO SIDEWALK. DX: HEAD INJURY
8MOF PRESENTS WITH ABRASION TO FOREHEAD AFTER BEING IN A BACKPACK CARRIER ON MOTHER'S BACK WHILE WALKING NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKING AT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WHEN MOTHER TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING PATIENT'S HEAD ON PAVEMENT DX: ABRASION, HEAD INJURY
7MOM WAS RIDING IN A MOBIE BACKPACK CARRIER WHILE ON A HIKE AND FELL OUT. DX CHI
4mom was strapped into *** dad lifted it up to move but tripped dropping the *** and caused abrasion to head dx head injury, scalp abrasion
11MOM DAD GETTING READY TO WALK WITH PATIENT IN HIKING BACKPACK AND IT WAS NOT STRAPPED PROPERLY WENT TO TURN PACK TO ADJUST AND PATIENT FELL HAS ABRASIONS TO LEFT EAR, BRUISING LEFT HEAD, HEAD INJURY, SKULL FRACTURE DX: SUBDURAL HEMORRHAGE, FALL, SKULL FRACTURE
21MOF WAS IN BACKPACK CARRYING CASE ON MOMS BACK WHILE HIKING AND MOTHER FELL ON LT SIDE DX LEG INJURY
6 MOF MOTHER WAS PUTTING PT IN BACKPACK CARRIER WHEN SHE FELL OUT ONTO PAVEMENT DX CLOSED HEAD INJURY
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
I have a Deuter Kids Comfort Active. The plastic hinge on it snapped and the support stand is now no longer functional. This is a known issue for which a recall has been initiated but the recall did not cover my specific model. The recall may need to be expanded if the issue is more widespread.
My daughter fell out of the Osprey Poco carrier that had formerly been recalled. My husband was wearing her and she was completely and properly buckled in when the fall happened. We received the extra seat installation kit after the recall, and had completed it. There is clearly still a fall risk with this seat as the buckles were still connected after the fall. My husband was cleaning up in the back yard while wearing our daughter in the carrier. He bent over, and she fell out onto her head on concrete. My daughter suffered a concussion. It was a very scary experience. We called 911 and went to the hospital in an ambulance. We stayed for observation to ensure she didnt have a brain bleed.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to framed baby carriers (carried on back) on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Nursery & Baby Products
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Framed Baby Carriers (carried On Back): cross-group products nearest on danger score (28/100), estimated annual ER visits (39/yr), and hospitalization share (0.0%). 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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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, Framed Baby Carriers (carried On Back) ranks #717 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #831 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does framed baby carriers (carried on back) rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, framed baby carriers (carried on back) ranks #717 by PlainSafety danger score (28/100) and #831 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (39/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from framed baby carriers (carried on back)?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 118 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from framed baby carriers (carried on back) increasing or decreasing?
Up 4520% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for framed baby carriers (carried on back) injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 201 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by framed baby carriers (carried on back)?
Of all ER visits involving framed baby carriers (carried on back), approximately 0.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (100.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with framed baby carriers (carried on back)?
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.