Lighted Make-up Mirrors
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.
Personal Care & Safety Products · CPSC Code 1625
Down 32% over 5 years
The verdict
Lighted Make-up Mirrors carry a danger score of 19/100 (very low risk), driven by roughly 50 ER-treated injuries a year that are declining by about 32% over the last five years.
- 19/100
- danger score (very low risk)
- 50
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 0.0%
- end in hospital admission
- 5-14
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 1625 - last data year 2023.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 19/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for lighted make-up mirrors - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume50 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)0.0%
- Fatality rate0.00%
- 5-year trend-32%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Lighted Make-up Mirrors (CPSC product code 1625, in the Personal Care & Safety Products category) generate an estimated 50 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 403 ER-treated injuries across the 18-year span from 2006 to 2023. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 19/100 for this category (very 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 32% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2006 (131 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2012 (6 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for lighted make-up mirrors is electric shock to the all parts body, accounting for approximately 95 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by internal injury to the head (72 cases). The 5-14 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 137 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 0.0% 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 11 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how lighted make-up mirrors 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 2023-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2006–2023)
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 | 94 | 0 | |
| 5-14 | 0 | 137 | |
| 15-24 | 0 | 112 | |
| 35-44 | 0 | 60 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| All Parts Body | Electric Shock | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Upper Arm | Laceration | |
| Internal | Ingestion | |
| Toe | Fracture | |
| Lower Leg | Laceration | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Shoulder | Laceration |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
20MOM WAS PLAYING W LIGHT UP MIRROR IN SISTERS ROOM AND FELL OFF THE WALL ONTO HEAD DX HEAD CONTUSION, SCALP ABRASION
19 YOF REPORTS WAS TRYING TO FIX HER LED LIGHTED MIRROR, REPORTS AS SHE WAS PUTTING THE WIRES TOGETHER SUSTAINED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DX: ELECTROCUTION, LEFT WITHOUT TREATMENT COMPLETE
23YOF,IN HER BEDROOM STARTED TO FLOOD YEST DURING RAIN STORM,LIFTING A MIRROR WITH SMALL LIGHT BULB FELT A JOLT IN HAND,ACHING PAIN,DX:ELECTROCUTION UPPER EXTREMITY
18MOM WAS FOUND WITH AN OPEN LIGHTED MAKE-UP CONTAINER AND HAD 1 BUTTON BATTERY IN HIS MOUTH, 2 BATTERIES ARE MISSING. DX: SWALLOWED FOREIGN BODY.
14YO F MOVING A LIGHTED MAKEUP MIRROR & CORNER HIT PT ON TOP OF HEAD THEN PT SAT ON SOFA & STARTED LAUGHING & CRYING DX: CLOSED HEAD INJ
8YOF HAD LIGHTED MAKE UP MIRROR FALL OF VANITY FALL ON RT SHOULDER, PERMOM LIGHTS WERE ON, BULB FRAGMENTS STUCK IN ARM, RT SHOULDER LAC;
3YOM PULLED ON CORD OF SMALL MAKEUP MIRROR FAL ON BACK OF HEAD; DX CHI
19YOF CUT LEG ON A BROKEN FULL LENGTH LIGHTED MIRROR. DX: LT LOWER LEG LAC.
9YOF FELL INTO A GLASS MIRROR CUTTING HERSELF ABOVE HER R EYEBROW, DXLACERATION TO ABOVE R EYEBROW
2 1/2 X 1 1/2 CM LACERATION RT ARM REPAIRED: OLD FASHIONED MIRRORWITH LIGHT IN MIDDLE, CHILD REACHED FO THE LIGHT,CUT ON METAL
DROPPED LIGHTED MAKE-UP MIRROR ON FOOT TOE FRACTURE
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
I purchased a Modern Lit Tabletop Mirror from Restoration Hardware in Troy, Michigan years ago. Although Ive enjoyed the mirror, I had a horrible experience related to it yesterday. While I was standing near the mirror, that was not turned on but was plugged in to electricity, I all of a sudden heard a sizzle and then smelled something burning. When I looked at the mirror, I noticed that the cord that attaches to the mirror itself was on fire. There was about a 1 inch flame coming out of it. I was able to extinguish the flame by pouring water on it. However, I am very concerned that others who purchased this mirror might have similar problems. I am thankful that I coincidentally happened to be in the room when this caught on fire. Surely this could have been a major hazard otherwise.
Electric shock that completely cut off power to the entire room. Con air lighted makeup mirror sold by Costco. Consumer was using the product. It was being used for its intent. No injuries but could have caught fire or burned the user.
Use of makeup mirror (day setting) apparently caused my eyes to burn. After discontinuing use of mirror my eyes ceased to burn after about a day and a half to two days.
product JERDON triple-fold lighted mirror (MODEL # JGL9W (CAT. NO. EM-8). I have owned the mirror about 1 year. Small burn marks started appearing on the lower left (outer) side of the mirror near on/off switch. I also started notice tiny burn marks on my wall and sink counter. Finally turned the mirror on, I could see a flash of fire inside, again in this same area of the mirror. I pulled the plug right away, the fire extinguished and the mirror smoked. I have not discarded the mirror if pictures are needed for proof.
The swivel to adjust the makeup mirror's angle was not working. My wife went to swivel the mirror to a higher angle. A large spark jumped about 2 feet out of the swivel joint, shorted out the light in the mirror and it never lit again. My picture shows the hole that was burned through the metal.
Purchased RIKI LOVES RIKI mirror from Bloomindales. Lithium ion battery (3000mAh battery inside started swelling so that the back covering the battery will not close. Lithium ion pouch batteries that swell are DEFECTIVE and DANGEROUS and prone to explosion (thermal runaway). I put the product in a box in the back yard in case it explodes. UPDATED ON 6/25/2025: [Both the retailer (Bloomingdales Department Store owned by Macys Inc.) and the manufacturer (Glamcor.com also marketed as RIKILOVESRIKI.com) have responded with meaningless customer service boilerplate either offering me a discount on a new model, giving incorrect and dangerous explanations claiming this is a natural occurance of products through wear and tear) and not taking the product safety aspect seriously. Not one responsible manager has contacted me, let alone a safety or compliance manager. ]
Conair Lighted Mirror Model No. : BE108 On March 7, 2011 at approximately 7pm, my Conair Model No. BE108 blew up in my hand, in right in my face. As a normal consumer, I keep my makeup mirror plugged up all the time and use the on/off flip switch. This mirror was plugged into power strip on my nightstand. I picked up the mirror to use the magnification side to apply some prescription medication on my forehead. I was sitting on the edge of my bed with my feed on the floor. A lamp on each side of the bed was turned on; the overhead light was on, along with a new 37 inch LG LED TV. The very instant I flipped the switch, Fire and sparks flew everywhere and my room went black. There was also a loud boom type noise. The electrical blow, even though it was in a power strip, instantly kicked the breaker to the room, leaving me screaming, Fire, Fire, Fire in the pitch black of the evening, not knowing if myself or the bed was igniting. It was an extremely scary few seconds. Sparks and fire was bouncing off me, the bed, the wall and the nightstand. My husband came running through the house and could instantly smell the electrical burning stench. After checking the breaker box, and realizing it had only a kicked breaker from the incident and not a blown one, we got our power restored to the bedroom. Luckily I did not sustain any burns or injuries. The only damage was a small black burn into my wood floor. It appears the mirror exploded or shorted from inside the base. There are black burn marks where the wire comes out of the base. The wire was completely burned off and separated from the unit. The mirror was in my hand and the power cord was burned off plugged in when it was all over. I contacted Conair. Please tell me what I can do to make sure this product doesnt not injure or cause damage to someone else.
The lighted vanity mirror has a switch approximately halfway down the cord. After I turned the product on, bright flashes, smoke, and a popping noise emitted from the switch apparatus.
Showing 8 of 13 reports.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to lighted make-up mirrors on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are lighted make-up mirrors?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, lighted make-up mirrors have a danger score of 19/100 (very low risk). An estimated 50 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from lighted make-up mirrors?
The most common injury is electric shock to the all parts body, accounting for approximately 95 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from lighted make-up mirrors increasing or decreasing?
Down 32% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for lighted make-up mirrors injuries?
The 5-14 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 137 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by lighted make-up mirrors?
Of all ER visits involving lighted make-up mirrors, 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 lighted make-up mirrors?
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 19/100 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 5-14 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.
