Outdoor Antennas (separate)
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 Structures & Construction Materials · CPSC Code 561
Down 46% over 5 years
The verdict
Outdoor Antennas (separate) carry a danger score of 33/100 (low risk), driven by roughly 497 ER-treated injuries a year that are declining by about 46% over the last five years.
- 33/100
- danger score (low risk)
- 497
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 12.1%
- end in hospital admission
- 35-44
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 561 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 33/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for outdoor antennas (separate) - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume497 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)12.1%
- Fatality rate0.21%
- 5-year trend-46%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Outdoor Antennas (separate) (CPSC product code 561, in the Home Structures & Construction Materials category) generate an estimated 497 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 9,935 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 33/100 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 46% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2017 (961 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2024 (107 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for outdoor antennas (separate) is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 916 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (601 cases). The 35-44 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 1,749 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 12.1% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.21%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 3 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how outdoor antennas (separate) 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 | 165 | 74 | |
| 5-14 | 859 | 107 | |
| 15-24 | 633 | 124 | |
| 25-34 | 1,237 | 374 | |
| 35-44 | 1,272 | 477 | |
| 45-54 | 1,534 | 197 | |
| 55-64 | 952 | 417 | |
| 65-74 | 629 | 33 | |
| 75+ | 701 | 150 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Lower Trunk | Fracture | |
| Lower Trunk | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Upper Trunk | Other | |
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Foot | Fracture | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Arm | Laceration | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Head | Concussion | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Upper Trunk | Fracture | |
| Lower Leg | Laceration | |
| Knee | Contusions, Abr. |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
35 YOF HIT HEAD ON A SATELLITE DISH AT HOME, C/O HEADACHE, DX: HEAD INJURY, HEAD CONTUSION
55 YOM WITH C/O HEAD AND NECK PAIN AFTER THE SATELLITE DISH TIPPED OVER AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD WHILE MOWING ON THE TRACTOR. DX: CONCUSSION WITH UNKNOWN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS STATUS; INJURY OF HEAD
15 YOM WAS HELPING PUT UP AN ANTENNA AND FELL OUT OF FRONT END LOADER HOOKED TO A TRACTOR AND INJURED HER HEAD DX CONTUSION OF HEAD
76YOM WITH WEAKNESS, MUSCLE ACHES, SWEATING AFTER WORKING ON SATELLITE DISH.DX: MILD HEAT EXHAUSTION WITH WATER DEPLETION.
28YOF COMPLAINS OF HEADACHE, RIGHT SIDED NECK PAIN, VISUAL CHANGES AND DIZZINESS THAT OCCURED AFTER SHE HIT HER HEAD ON A GROUND BASED SATELLITE. DX: HEAD INJURY, NECK INJURY, CONCUSSION
15YOM HAS LACERATION TO RIGHT THUMB HAPPENED AT SCHOOL ON A SATELIITE DISH. DX: LACERATION OF RIGHT THUMB.
58YOF-PATIENT WAS OUTSIDE LOOKING AT HER FLOWERS WHEN SHE GOT STUNG BY A WASP OR A HORNET THAT WAS BEHIND THE SATELLITE DISH. DX: INSECT STING RIGHT WRIST
6YOM WAS PLAYING AT HOME AND COLLIDED WITH A SATELLITE DISH DX: LACERATION FACE
61YOF WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A SATELLITE DISH AND KNOCKED HER OUT AND THEN WAS SUBMERGED IN HER MOBILE HOME FOR OVER 24 HOURS UNABLE TO GET UP FROM THE DEBRIS CPK 3119 DX: CLOSED HEAD INJURY; TRAUMATIC RHABDOMYOLYSIS
45YOM PT STATES HE WAS OUTSIDE FIXING ANTENNA AND FELT LIKE HE WAS HAVING AN ALLERGIC REACTION PT DRANK JUICE. DX: RASH
78YOF PT WAS OUTSIDE HER HOUSE ADJUSTING THE SATELITE DISH WHILE BENDING OVER LOST BALANCE FELL HITTING HEAD AND LT HIP ON GROUND SEVERE PAIN DX CHI, FRACTURE LT HIP
69 YOM SYNCOPE AND FALL ON FACE WHILE ADJUSTING SATELLITE DISH & STRIKING HEAD ON THE GROUND ABOUT 1.5 HOURS AGO. HAS ABRASIONS TO FACE AND LAC TO INNER AND OUTER LOWER LIP. DX: LAC; CLOSED HEAD INJURY; UPPER EXTREMITY WEAKNESS
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
(09/01/2012 5am) The major lines from the dish to the junction connector shorted out and caught on fire. It burnt the vinyl siding on the end of the house near the top of the roof line. About a 100 sq.ft. of vinyl will have to be replaced. The consumer stated that he used a water hose to put the fire out. It took him about 30 minutes to get it under control. The consumer stated that he also called the fire department. The consumer stated that the fire was out when the fire department got to his house. The consumer stated that he called the cable company on the same morning. A technician was dispatched the same day. Pictures were taken and the a new dish was placed in a different locaton. The consumer stated that he would not let them take down the old dish because it is evidence.
The consumer stated that at about 2:30 am he heard popping and crackling noises coming from the device. He said that "it sounded like fire crackers going off". He also said he thought he saw a small blue flame coming from the device, but I could not see any indication of burning.
The submitter states that the antenna stopped working and when he inspected the box, which plugs into the wall, he noticed there were melted case. The submitter then took apart the box and noticed burned wires. The submitter believes the power supply has a faulty design and should not be sold. The submitter also noticed that the product does not have a UL marking. The submitter is concerned this product can cause a fire. The submitter has another unit but does not plan to use it. The submitter contacted the retailer and informed them of the incident. The submitter also asked about the product warranty but he was told that the warranty coverage could not be applied because he abused the product. The submitter was told that the voltage used on the product could not exceed 110 and he has voltage in his home running between 117-120. The submitter could not find manufacturs information for the firm and is unable to contact them. The submitter said he contacted UL and informed them of the incident. The submitter was informed to contact CPSC. The submitter insisted that the brand is Market Star and he said the product is also sold under different firm names.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to outdoor antennas (separate) on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are outdoor antennas (separate)?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, outdoor antennas (separate) have a danger score of 33/100 (low risk). An estimated 497 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from outdoor antennas (separate)?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 916 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from outdoor antennas (separate) increasing or decreasing?
Down 46% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for outdoor antennas (separate) injuries?
The 35-44 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 1,749 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by outdoor antennas (separate)?
Of all ER visits involving outdoor antennas (separate), approximately 12.1% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (87.9%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with outdoor antennas (separate)?
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 33/100 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 35-44 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.
