Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Levels ranks #735 of 838 by danger score (27/100) at ER-volume #768 of 838 (109/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #735
- danger rank of 838
- #768
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 27/100
- danger score
- 109/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 (27/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
27 Among the lowest lower than 88% 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 · 2024
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 28/100
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 | 30th | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 109 | 9th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | +10% | 77th | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 1 | 18th | 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 1,524 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 878. Segments sum to 1,524 - 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 Communication & Entertainment 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 Communication & Entertainment danger scores
How this 27/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for levels - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 109 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 3.6% Below median admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend+10%
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 levels are rising by about 10% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2021 (216 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2011 (6 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is laceration to the head, accounting for approximately 304 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (189 cases). The 45-54 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 320 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 3.6% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 1 consumer incident report filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how levels 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 | 167 | 77 | |
| 5-14 | 21 | 6 | |
| 15-24 | 70 | 0 | |
| 25-34 | 189 | 68 | |
| 35-44 | 172 | 0 | |
| 45-54 | 134 | 186 | |
| 55-64 | 170 | 0 | |
| 65-74 | 78 | 112 | |
| 75+ | 0 | 75 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Laceration | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Finger | Fracture | |
| Ankle | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Foot | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Knee | Fracture | |
| Lower Trunk | Fracture | |
| Lower Leg | Laceration | |
| Face | Fracture | |
| Toe | Fracture | |
| Foot | Other | |
| Upper Trunk | Other | |
| Face | Other |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
63YOM C/O LEFT RIB PAIN S/P PT STATES HE WAS USING A LEVEL TOOL, IT PUSHED INTO HIS LEFT RIBS. DX: RIB PAIN
47YOF, COMING IN AFTER SHE HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD ON A LARGE HEAVY METAL LEVEL, FELT DIZZY BUT NO LOC, NO THINNERS, DX: FACIAL PAIN
5WOM WAS BEING CARRIED BY DAD WHO TRIPPED DX ACCIDENTAL FALL
25YOM WAS WORKING IN HIS GARAGE WHEN A METAL LEVEL FELL ONTO HIS HEAD DX: LACERATION SCALP
52 YOM WITH HEAD INJURY. HE WAS DOING WORK AROUND HIS HOME WHEN A METAL LEVELER WAS DROPPED BY A CONSTRUCTION WORKER THAT WAS RENOVATING HIS HOME. DX SCALP LACERATION
31 YOM WAS CARRYING A METAL LEVEL WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS HAND. DX: LEFT 5TH FINGER LACERATION.
72YOM WAS DOING SOME WORK AT HOME AND A LEVEL FELL TWO FEET OFF A SHELF ONTO HEAD DX: SCALP LACERATION
67 YOF DROPPED A HEAVY LEVEL ONTO HER FOOT. DX: LEFT FOOT PAIN.
32YOM, WAS HELPING OUT A FRIEND WHEN DROPPED A METAL LEVEL STRIKING FACE DX: EYEBROW LACERATION
61YOM STATES HE WAS WORKING IN HIS GARAGE WHEN A METAL CRANK LEVEL CAME DOWN QUICKLY ON HIS HEAD AND CUT HIM OPEN. DX: SCALP LACERATION
40 YOM HURT L 4TH FINGER DX; FINGER FX
56YOM STRUCK BY LEVEL FALLING OFF TABLE, DX: RIGHT FOOT PAIN
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
Date: June 6, 2025 To Whom It May Concern at Amazon, I am writing to formally complain about a dangerous incident involving a level meter purchased from your platform on June 4th. The product, intended for renovating my childs bedroom floor, caused a severe safety hazard during its first charging process. The internal battery exploded due to apparent design flaws and the use of non-compliant, substandard batteries, which immediately ignited a fire. Thankfully, I managed to extinguish the flames with water, but I was forced to rush my child to the hospital for urgent medical care due to burn injuries. The total medical expenses incurred so far amount to 12,000, covering hospitalization, initial burn treatment, and partial costs for future therapies (detailed medical reports are attached). Additional rehabilitation treatments will be required over the next six months, though the exact amount cannot be determined until the full course of treatment is underway. What is more alarming is that this product remains listed for sale on Amazon despite its obvious dangers. When I contacted your customer service team, the response was dismissive and lacked meaningful follow-up. I strongly urge Amazon to: Immediately remove this hazardous product from all sales channels; Conduct a thorough investigation into the suppliers quality control and compliance with safety standards; Provide a formal response regarding how my familys damagesincluding medical costs, potential future expenses, and emotional distresswill be addressed. The attached documents detail all damages caused by this incident. Given the serious risk to public safety, I trust Amazon will take swift and responsible action to prevent further harm to other consumers. Sincerely,
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to levels on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Home Communication & Entertainment
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Levels: cross-group products nearest on danger score (27/100), estimated annual ER visits (109/yr), and hospitalization share (3.6%). 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, Levels ranks #735 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #768 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does levels rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, levels ranks #735 by PlainSafety danger score (27/100) and #768 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (109/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from levels?
The most common injury is laceration to the head, accounting for approximately 304 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from levels increasing or decreasing?
Up 10% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for levels injuries?
The 45-54 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 320 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by levels?
Of all ER visits involving levels, approximately 3.6% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (96.4%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with levels?
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.