Metal Or Plastic Molding Sets
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.
Toys & Children's Recreation · CPSC Code 1319
Up 155% over 5 years
The verdict
Metal Or Plastic Molding Sets carry a danger score of 35/100 (low risk), driven by roughly 158 ER-treated injuries a year that are rising by about 155% over the last five years.
- 35/100
- danger score (low risk)
- 158
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 2.2%
- end in hospital admission
- 15-24
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 1319 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 35/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for metal or plastic molding sets - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume158 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)2.2%
- Fatality rate0.00%
- 5-year trend+155%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Metal Or Plastic Molding Sets (CPSC product code 1319, in the Toys & Children's Recreation category) generate an estimated 158 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 3,168 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 35/100 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 rising by about 155% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2007 (469 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2021 (5 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for metal or plastic molding sets is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 457 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the hand (298 cases). The 15-24 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 574 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 2.2% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 6 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how metal or plastic molding sets 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 | 228 | 246 | |
| 5-14 | 518 | 50 | |
| 15-24 | 294 | 280 | |
| 25-34 | 272 | 108 | |
| 35-44 | 278 | 103 | |
| 45-54 | 16 | 105 | |
| 55-64 | 232 | 70 | |
| 65-74 | 73 | 143 | |
| 75+ | 87 | 65 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Hand | Laceration | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Eyeball | Foreign Body | |
| Eyeball | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Lower Arm | Laceration | |
| Foot | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Knee | Laceration | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Finger | Avulsion | |
| Internal | Ingestion | |
| Finger | Crushing | |
| Hand | Contusions, Abr. |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
21YOF W/L EYE IRRITATION,PAIN WATERY DISCHARGE&PHOTOPHOBIA.SHE THINKS SHE INJ'S L EYE W/FINGER WHILE TAKING OFF ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES. DX: CORNEAL ABRASION, LEFT
54YOF PRESENTS FOR EVALUATION OF EYE PAIN AFTER HITTING LEFT EYE ON A PIECE OF PLASTIC TRIM, DX: ABRASION OF LEFT CORNEA
57 YOM PT STATES 5 HOURS AGO HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON SOME KIND OF METAL, C/O HAND PAIN. DX: HAND CONTUSION
13YOM, PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK, CROUCHED DOWN THEN STOD UP STRIKING HEAD ONTO STEAL CORNER OF *** CAUSING LACERATION DX: TRAUMATIC INJURY OF HEAD; LACERATION OF SCALP
24YOM ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED A HOT METAL PLASTIC MOLD AND BURNED HIS THUMB DX: RT THUMB BURN
76YOF ON BLOOD THINNERS, HAD A WITNESSED FALL AND STRUCK HER HEAD ON A DOORWAY. SMALL CONTUSION TO LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD. TAKES ***. DX: INJURY OF HEAD
5YOM- PT WAS @ THE *** STORE WHEN PT HIT HEAD ONTO A METAL OBJECT LACERATION TO SCALP. DX: CHI SCALP LACERATION.
19YOM- PT CUT LEFT FOOT IN MUD PUDDLE ONTO A PEICE OF METAL. DX: LEFT FOOT LACERATION.
10YOM- PT W/ RIGHT LEG LACERATION AFTER TRIPPING & SLICING HIS LEG ON A RUSTY PEICE OF METAL. PAIN TO BEAR WEIGHT. DX: RIGHT LEG LACERATION.
7YOM PRESENTED AT ED C/O OF HEAD AND NECK PAIN. PATIENT WAS SITTING ON THE BATHROOM TOILET AT HOME WHEN PART OF THE CEILING FELL ON HIS HEAD. *** CEILING ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PIECE OF PAPER FELL. NO LOC. HE WAS ABLE TO AMBULATE RIGHT AFTER, REMEMBERS EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED. NO BLURRY VISION, NO WEAKNESS. NO OTHER INJURIES, NO OPEN LACERATIONS OF BRUISING. DX: HEAD INJURY
38YOM, PUTTING UP A CROWN MOLDING WHEN ACCIDENTALLY CUT HAND ON A PIECE OF METAL ON A CABINET, DX: LACERATION OF RIGHT HAND
77YOF, OWN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR MALFUNCTIONED PINNING HER SHIN AGAINST A WOODEN PANEL THE FORMS THE TRIM UNDERNEATH HERKITCHEN SINK, +PROGRESSIVE BRUISING AND SWELLING, DX: RIGHT LEG SWELLING
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
We were given a Magic Bouncy Ball making kit as a gift. After completing the project, we stored the balls in a plastic resealable bag so they would not dry out and become to hard to bounce properly, as per instructions. Two weeks later I started finding the balls in the house with mold on them and promptly threw them away. I thought it was because they were not kept properly in the bags, but then I found the ones we stored properly in the bags with mold on them as well. I thought the product would be like a regular quarter machine bouncy ball that could be kept forever, but this is not something I would let children play with and have the possibility they would ingest mold. My kids are disappointed I had to throw away their creations.
I purchased a set of mini silicone popsicle molds marketed under the brand "Angel of Mine" that are being sold for use with babies. I believe that they are unsafe and pose a legitimate choking hazard . I purchased them from my local Dollar Tree store. The item in question is Distributed by Greenbriar International Inc. , [REDACTED], Chesapeake, VA 23320. The labeling indicates that the item was manufactured in China. The parts include a one piece silicone mold with four "wells"(roughly an inch deep) to fill with juice, fruit, baby food (specifically mentioned on packaging), before freezing. Included are four plastic, stick like handles (approximately 3 inches long by 3/4 of an inch wide at the widest point, and thickness that varies from 1/8th of an inch to 5/16th of an inch thick at the thickest point of the stick) and caps for each well. The handles are meant to click securely into slots in the caps and then the assembled cap/stick are to be placed into the food or liquid to be placed in the freezer and be frozen to create a very small popsicle that can be eaten by a baby. Unfortunately, THE STICK PORTION DOES NOT CLICK FIRMLY INTO THE CAP and can come detached fairly easily, posing a choking hazard for a small baby or toddler as there is nothing to prevent the child from ingesting the stick/handle if and/or when it becomes detached. These mini popsicle molds are found in the area of the store specifically stocking baby feeding/care items and the "Angel of Mine" branding is also used exclusively on baby products within the store. No injuries occurred as the product is being used in a home with no children. My concern is that this item is being marketed for very small children and there is also no safety warning present on the box.
My two boys (ages 3 and 5) and their cousin (age 5) were playing with the Moon Dough Magical Molding Dough Pan Pizza maker. My 3 year old was adding the moon dough to the top of the machine and their cousin was was cranking the crank on the back. My 3 year old got his finger slightly pinched in the top. Then the next time he got it pinched hard enough to slice a fairly deep chunk of skin off his finger (down to the fleshy meat part). I totally agree that one child should not have been cranking as the other child was stuffing, but I also don't think you should be able to get your fingers caught and lacerated in a toy during regular play.
2/18/2016 Dear Safeproducts.gov I purchased a set called Shape It! Sand Castle Molds from Constructive Playthings.When I received this I set up a play area for my child care setting. A 9 year old played with the sand and molds and immediately had a cut on her hand from the sharpness of the molds. I contacted Constructive Playthings (800-832-0224) and they called me back after hearing my complaint stating they could not find any sharpness or part that would cause a cut. They asked me to return the item for their further investigation (I have not). They did offer a refund. I asked for this item to be removed from their catalog, and recalled. They have not been back in touch with me. I found the manufacturer on-line, WABA Fun, and spoke with a [REDACTED] who was going to contact sales and their marketing director. They also asked me to return the item for further investigation since they could not detect any sharpness on these molds. (I have not) They have hot been back in touch with me. In contacting both Constructive Playthings and WABA Fun, I emailed my concerns, copies of my receipts, pictures of the child's hand with a bloody band aid, and a video of my husband simulating a finger in the mold by using a carrot - in this video the carrot was clearly being shredded with pieces falling to the table. I believe this item is poorly made with little to no Quality Control being done, allowing for sharp edges and inevitable injuries to children. Thank you for checking in to this. Perhaps these two companies will take your investigation more seriously than mine. [REDACTED] - Licensed Home Child Care Provider [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
Was using make it mini, mini verse Hello Kitty mystery with the new resin after their previous recall and burned my finger from the resin. The smallest amount got on me and started to burn instantly. I am left with nothing major but redness and irritation. I Immediately washed it off. Just a sore burnt finger now. Not safe at all.
We bought a lol surprise princess ball toy. It says to mix a gel and liquid and then let it sit for thirty minutes. I went to take the plastic dress out of the gel and all this gel got stuck to my hands and would not come off with soap, water, dish soap, and after three times with lotion and a bunch of paper towels and a dry wash cloth, it mostly came off of my hands. If this was swallowed, I cannot imagine how dangerous that could be if I couldnt even get it off of my hands. And, what if I had to get something for my baby or who knows. I still have this oily stuff all over my hands and have no idea how to get it off completely.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to metal or plastic molding sets on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are metal or plastic molding sets?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, metal or plastic molding sets have a danger score of 35/100 (low risk). An estimated 158 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from metal or plastic molding sets?
The most common injury is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 457 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from metal or plastic molding sets increasing or decreasing?
Up 155% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for metal or plastic molding sets injuries?
The 15-24 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 574 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by metal or plastic molding sets?
Of all ER visits involving metal or plastic molding sets, approximately 2.2% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (97.8%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with metal or plastic molding sets?
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 35/100 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 15-24 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.