Scooters, Unspecified
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.
Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment · CPSC Code 5024
No trend data
The verdict
Scooters, Unspecified carry a danger score of 42/100 (moderate risk), driven by roughly 67,112 ER-treated injuries a year that are stable over the most recent five-year window.
- 42/100
- danger score (moderate risk)
- 67,112
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 8.0%
- end in hospital admission
- 5-14
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 5024 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 42/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for scooters, unspecified - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume67,112 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)8.0%
- Fatality rate0.08%
- 5-year trendN/A
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Scooters, Unspecified (CPSC product code 5024, in the Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment category) generate an estimated 67,112 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 335,559 ER-treated injuries across the 5-year span from 2020 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 42/100 for this category (moderate risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are stable over the most recent five-year window, with the busiest year on record being 2024 (93,386 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2020 (44,815 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for scooters, unspecified is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 29,964 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (22,898 cases). The 5-14 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 135,336 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 8.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.08%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 17 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how scooters, unspecified 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 (2020–2024)
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 | 15,518 | 10,258 | |
| 5-14 | 84,514 | 50,822 | |
| 15-24 | 35,342 | 15,196 | |
| 25-34 | 31,279 | 11,961 | |
| 35-44 | 21,543 | 9,224 | |
| 45-54 | 14,889 | 6,724 | |
| 55-64 | 10,716 | 4,780 | |
| 65-74 | 3,802 | 3,544 | |
| 75+ | 2,522 | 2,764 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Wrist | Fracture | |
| Lower Arm | Fracture | |
| Knee | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Knee | Other | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Elbow | Fracture | |
| Mouth | Laceration | |
| Shoulder | Fracture | |
| Lower Leg | Fracture | |
| Head | Concussion | |
| Ankle | Fracture | |
| Lower Trunk | Other |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
13 YOM MOM STATES HE FELL OFF SCOOTER, HIT HIS HEAD AND BOTH WRIST HAVE PAIN. DX: CHI
49 YOM C/O RIGHT HAND PAIN AND WOUND AFTER HAVING AN ACCIDENT ON HIS SCOOTER 1 WEEK AGO. DX: HAND INJURY AND CELLULITIS
27YOM FELL OFF OF HIS SCOOTER DX: FRACTURED LEFT ANKLE
7YOM C/O FALL AND HURTING HIS FOOT YESTERDAY. WAS RIDING ON HIS SCOOTER AND FELL. SCANS WERE NEGATIVE. DX: LEFT FOOT PAIN, FALL
32YOM WITH RIDING SCOOTER AND FELL WITH SHOULDER AND CHEST PAIN. ENDORSES ETOH USE NOT INTOX ON EXAM BAL 257 PT HAS HEMATOMA TO SCAPULA AND ABRASIONS TO KNEE AND HAND DX: FALL, HEMATOMA
4YOM WAS ON HIS SCOOTER AND FELL OFF STRIKING HIS HEAD ON PAVERS DX CONCUSSION
13YOM WAS RIDING A SCOOTER AT HOME WHEN HE FELL OFF DX: CLOSED HEAD INJURY
12YOM FELL OFF A SCOOTER A FEW DAYS AGO AND SUSTAINED A WOUND TO LEFT ANKLE, THE WOUND IS NOW INFECTED DX: CELLULITIS LEFT ANKLE
7YOF WAS RIDING HER SCOOTER INSIDE THE HOUSE WHEN SHE FELL INTO THE BAD OF THE COUCH DX: DENTAL INJURY WITH CHIN ABRASION
4YOM WAS RIDING A SCOOTER WHEN HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER SCOOTER DX: CLOSED HEAD INJURY
11YOM, WAS IN THE GYM CLASS AND SOMEONE RAN INTO HIS HAND WITH A SCOOTER, HAS PINKY FINGER PAIN, DX: CONTUSION OF FINGER
10YOM WAS RIDING HIS SCOOTER WITH A HELMET ON A ND FELL TO THE GROUND DX: SPRAIN OF LEFT WRIST *
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
My child was riding on a "Hikole Scooter for Kids with 3 LED Wheels", as purchased on Amazon, which he had been using for just under 3 months. Suddenly the base or platform of the scooter fell to the floor of the pavement and he was thrown forward onto the pavement. Upon examination, we found that the support for the child's weight is simply some fairly cheap plastic, which had cracked and broken in 2 spots. The scooter is advertised as supporting up to 132 lbs. My child is 44 lbs. This is a very bad design in which unreinforced plastic is supporting the weight of a child who may be traveling at very high speeds at the time of this catastrophic failure.
Jumped on the Glion Dolly today and started out as usual. Put a little extra pressure pulling back on the handlebars at full speed to avoid a bump. I hit the slight bump (crack in the road) The Folding Lock gave way and the scooter collapsed at full speed. I was sure the locking mechanism was in place when I left and I had gone roughly 600 yards before it gave way. The scooter was undamaged and snapped back into place, no other incidents for the five mile ride home from there. The "Step Down" on folding lever is a dangerous way to collapse these scooters and there should be a way to lock them in place or a safety pin or something. I think I am ok however I did land on my back and slammed my head pretty hard against the blacktop at full speed and I"m pretty stiff and rattled at the moment, a little road rash. At least I'm not dead. Not sure any other damage as of yet, I was propelled in the air a bit. at 57 years old maybe I shouldn't be acting like a kid. In any case, this mechanism should NOT be considered safe without a safety lock or PIN to keep this thing from collapsing at speed. (DEATH TRAP). There was a witness to the accident... he came over to see if I was okay, we were both surprised I was alive and able to stand up.
On June 25,I purchased 2 scooter Albott Pro Trick Scotter (ASIN:B07XD5CPBX) and Albott Pro Stunt Scooter (ASIN:B07MML8JKX) at Amazon.Result of those point, after used the scooter without warning, I fall down and cause foot abrasions.To resolve the problem,I would appreciate to request Amazon to take the product off shelves and refund me full among of payment.
Jetson scooter model mars(jmar-irs) has an inferior handle bar clamp controlling the steering mechanism which will break or loosen shortly after beginning to ride it. This clamp controls the steering of the scooter. As my grandson was riding this item that was gifted to him the wheel went one direction and he the other causing several deep elbow and knee scrapes. These situations may occur without notice and have likely led to more serious incidents. As well when it breaks it can pull off of the holder and low voltage wires can be exposed. In my grandsons situation, his were cut when this 5 1/2 year old tried to reinstall the handle to attempt to ride it again
I was riding a scooter rented through UBER and the scooter brakes locked up and jolted me off of the scooter face first and rolled on my ankle breaking 3 bones in my leg and a broken face bone the brakes malfunctioned horribly
Wheel broke off of 3 wheel scooter while daughter was riding it. She flew off scooter landed face first into cement. Thankfully she had her helmet on but is now dealing with two fractures in her right hand. Very dangerous product. The scooter has only been used a few times and was just given as a gift this Christmas 2024
The Saturn Folding Scooter has a button to unlock the stem of the folding handle bar. When you depress this button, the stem releases and then you move it upward until you hear a click. The stem is supposed to lock in place. But it won't. It is unstable and unsafe to ride. The company would not address this issue except to tell me to take it back to Costco for a refund.
Handle fell off of our sons scooter while he was riding it resulting in stitches in the ER.
Showing 8 of 17 reports.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to scooters, unspecified on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are scooters, unspecified?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, scooters, unspecified have a danger score of 42/100 (moderate risk). An estimated 67,112 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from scooters, unspecified?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 29,964 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from scooters, unspecified increasing or decreasing?
No trend data.
Who is most at risk for scooters, unspecified injuries?
The 5-14 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 135,336 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by scooters, unspecified?
Of all ER visits involving scooters, unspecified, approximately 8.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (92.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with scooters, unspecified?
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 42/100 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.
