Knickknacks, Statues, Vases Or Urns
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.
Home Furnishings & Fixtures · CPSC Code 654
Down 25% over 5 years
The verdict
Knickknacks, Statues, Vases Or Urns carry a danger score of 36/100 (low risk), driven by roughly 15,689 ER-treated injuries a year that are declining by about 25% over the last five years.
- 36/100
- danger score (low risk)
- 15,689
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 3.0%
- end in hospital admission
- 0-4
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 654 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 36/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for knickknacks, statues, vases or urns - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume15,689 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)3.0%
- Fatality rate0.00%
- 5-year trend-25%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Knickknacks, Statues, Vases Or Urns (CPSC product code 654, in the Home Furnishings & Fixtures category) generate an estimated 15,689 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 313,775 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 36/100 for this category (low risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are declining by about 25% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2007 (19,327 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2022 (11,836 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for knickknacks, statues, vases or urns is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 49,308 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the hand (27,897 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 60,038 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 3.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 13 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how knickknacks, statues, vases or urns 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 | 34,303 | 25,735 | |
| 5-14 | 27,078 | 23,327 | |
| 15-24 | 16,373 | 20,870 | |
| 25-34 | 14,583 | 20,776 | |
| 35-44 | 11,324 | 20,724 | |
| 45-54 | 10,120 | 18,867 | |
| 55-64 | 9,170 | 19,124 | |
| 65-74 | 5,565 | 13,794 | |
| 75+ | 6,199 | 15,834 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Hand | Laceration | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Foot | Laceration | |
| Lower Leg | Laceration | |
| Lower Arm | Laceration | |
| Foot | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Wrist | Laceration | |
| Toe | Laceration | |
| Internal | Ingestion | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Toe | Fracture | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
79 YOF DROPPED A GLASS VASE ON FOOT DX: FX
51YOF REPORTS WITH FINGER LACERATION WHEN SHE CUT IT ON A CERAMIC VASE. DX LACERATION
27YOF ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED A VASE ONTO HER FOOT. SMALL NONSUTURABLE LACERATION RIGHT FOOT. DX: RIGHT FOOT INJURY
2 YOF RUNNING AT HOME AND FELL, HIT HEAD ON A CONCRETE ANGEL STATUE. DX FACE CONTUSION
76YOM WAS WALKING IN HIS LIVING ROOM WHEN HE STRUCK HIS KLEFT LOWER LEG AGAINST KNICK KNACK DX:SKIN TEAR LEFT LOWER LEG
65YOF PRESENTS WITH EYE BLEEDING AND PAIN LEFT EYE. POKED IN EYE BY A HARD STRAW STICK STICKING OUT OF A VASE WHEN BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP DOG AT THE FRONT DOOR. DX: INJURY EYE SUPERFICIAL INITIAL LEFT
58YOM WAS INTOXICATED WITH BAC 135 WHEN HE HAD A FALL ONTO ON GLASS FIGURINE CUTTING LOWER ABD DX:LAC LOWER ABD WITH SPLEEN LACERATION
55 YOF SUSTAINED A LACERATION FROM A BROKEN VASE. DX: FOREARM LACERATION LEFT
60YOM PRESENTS WITH FOOT INJRY AFTER DOPPING A HEAVY GLASS VASE AND IT BREAKING ON HIS FOOT. DX: INJURY OF FOOT
3YOF CUT RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER ON A GLASS FIGURINE THAT BROKE DX: LACERATION TO FINGER
5YOM LACERATION TO LIP. HIT IN LIP WITH A TROPHY. DX; LIP LACERATION
74YOM, COMPLAINING OF WORSENING WOUND TO A FINGER AFTER SUSTAINED LACERATION TO LEFT 5TH DIGIT ON A BROKEN VASE LAST WEEK, DX: CELLULITIS OF FINGER OF LEFT HAND
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
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After filling the vase more than half full with water and attempting to move the vase from the counter to the sink using both hands it collapsed in her hands and imploded. She received lacerations to the left and right thumb. She went to Meadville Medical Center and was given four to five stitches to the left thumb and seven stitches to the right thumb in the crease portion of the thumb. She also experienced nerve damage in both thumbs. She recalled noticing shortly after purchasing the vase that one had broken prior to leaving the retailer (a vase in which she was purchasing). She went back to the retailer and asked the representative how the vase broke. The representative advised the victim that she had placed it in a bag by itself and sat it on a counter top and it shattered on its own. She has several of the vases- she is considering returning all of them, once legal litigation is over.
I purchased a couple of little toy "snow globes" with a baby chick inside from CVS to put in my grandkids Easter baskets. It looks like a little pink cupcake with the globe on top, the name on the front is PEEPS. One of the toys fell out of my bag on onto the welcome mat on my front porch and burst into millions of tiny shards of glass. I was shocked that it was so easy to break and appalled that it resulted in so many tiny shards of glass. This item is too fragile and inappropriate for children, it should be removed from the store. I plan to go back today to return the second one I purchased. The SKU number on the bottom is 294749.
Bought a display art piece for my wife on Valentine's day. It is a small, battery-operated, LED-lit rose in a glass casing, with a wood base. When it arrived, I placed (3) AAA batteries in the base and turned it on. It immediately caught fire. I'm an electrician, and even I'm surprised this was possible. Looks like extremely poor wiring with exposed portions on the inside of a wood compartment.
I bought a Westminster Balancing Bird for my classroom. When the bird dropped on the floor, the cheap plastic wing split open. The weight used in each wing of the bird was made of LEAD. I couldn't find the weight for the longest time, then a two year old girl found it. Thank goodness she gave it to me and didn't put it in her mouth! This is a toy marketed to children. it should not contain lead. [REDACTED]
Quick warning of a safety hazard to children. The Uncle Milton Star Wars Science Force Lightning Energy Ball appears to have a defect which could potentially seriously harm a child or even cause a fire. We bought one for Christmas at Toys R Us. Within two seconds of turning it on, it caught on fire and started smoking really bad. I was going to simply exchange it, thinking it was a freak thing, but after Googling it, there are reviews on the Toys R Us site, as well as other stores online, that describe the exact same thing happening to others. It appears this is a real (potentially dangerous) defect and not a one-off. Hopefully, someone can trigger a recall, in case this causes a really fire somewhere. I did try calling Uncle Milton several times to give them a heads up, but no one would answer on any extension I tried...:-(.
Glass snow globe dropped on floor and shattered. Glass is paper thin and quite dangerous. Daughter received cuts on both hands. Disclaimer says keep away from children but it is a pink hello kitty music snow globe so who the heck do they think is going to play with it.
I received a defective product from Event Décor Direct. They will not refund my money because I purchased the product over 30 days ago. I purchases 7 Premium 16 Feather Balls in white, and 4 Premium 12 Feather Balls in white, on September 7, 2013. I have ordered from this company numerous times with no issues with the products Ive received. I once purchases a defective centerpiece base light, I called, and it was replaced right away. No questions asked. So I was very disappointed when the sale representative would do nothing to resolve the issue. This is MAJOR. It appears that the feather balls were poorly constructed. I have Black Feather balls that I ordered from Event Décor Direct two years ago, and they are still in very good condition. I rent them all the time. But this balls were put together using some type of chemical that smells like Turpentine. The flames are so over powering, that our eyes actually sting. The feathers are brown and molded. Each on is still wrapped in plastic. Which means they were wrapped while still wet. The sale representative tried to accuse me of storing the feather in a damp area. I even sent her several picture so she could see the problem. So typical to blame the customer. However, I quickly corrected her and let her know that the storage area is dry, and the box is dry. Also, there were no such issues with the smaller feather balls, or one of the larger ball, which was at the bottom of the box. And, the box does not small like chemicals. Only the large feather balls. I only opened one to examine it. Worse mistake ever. The smell was so bad we had to open a window. I understand this company has a 30 day policy for returns. But you shouldnt send a product out in this condition. We cant identify the chemical smell. But based on what it did to our eyes, it not safe. I want my money back. And I would love this send this product back, at my expensive, so the CEO of this company can see what I receiv
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Product Recalls
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Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are knickknacks, statues, vases or urns?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, knickknacks, statues, vases or urns have a danger score of 36/100 (low risk). An estimated 15,689 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from knickknacks, statues, vases or urns?
The most common injury is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 49,308 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from knickknacks, statues, vases or urns increasing or decreasing?
Down 25% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for knickknacks, statues, vases or urns injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 60,038 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by knickknacks, statues, vases or urns?
Of all ER visits involving knickknacks, statues, vases or urns, approximately 3.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (97.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with knickknacks, statues, vases or urns?
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 36/100 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.