Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2009, Toys, Not Elsewhere Classified ranks #213 of 838 by danger score (39/100) at ER-volume #100 of 838 (102,623/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #213
- danger rank of 838
- #100
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 39/100
- danger score
- 102,623/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 513,089 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 5004. Segments sum to 513,089 - 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 Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment 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.
Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment danger scores
How this 39/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for toys, not elsewhere classified - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume102,623 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)2.0%
- Fatality rate0.00%
- 5-year trendN/A
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Toys, Not Elsewhere Classified (CPSC product code 5004, in the Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment category) generate an estimated 102,623 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 513,115 ER-treated injuries across the 5-year span from 2005 to 2009. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 39/100 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 stable over the most recent five-year window, with the busiest year on record being 2008 (106,682 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2005 (94,827 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for toys, not elsewhere classified is laceration to the face, accounting for approximately 66,213 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the mouth (26,852 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 227,079 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 2.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 0 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how toys, not elsewhere classified 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 2009-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2009)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 142,205 | 84,728 | |
| 5-14 | 84,237 | 56,339 | |
| 15-24 | 13,132 | 22,554 | |
| 25-34 | 14,434 | 28,189 | |
| 35-44 | 12,186 | 16,232 | |
| 45-54 | 6,245 | 11,538 | |
| 55-64 | 3,146 | 5,934 | |
| 65-74 | 2,265 | 3,370 | |
| 75+ | 1,645 | 4,574 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Laceration | |
| Mouth | Laceration | |
| Internal | Ingestion | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Face | Foreign Body | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Eyeball | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Ear | Foreign Body | |
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Head | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Foot | Laceration | |
| Foot | Strain, Sprain |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
PT TRIPPED OVER A TOY AT HOME AND TWISTED BACKDX: LUMBAR STRAIN
PT.AT HOME PLAYING & SWALLOWED 2 MAGNETS FROM TOY (CALLBACK MAGNETICS)DX; F.B. ESOPHAGUS.
TRIPPED OVER TOY AND FELL.D X CONTUSION/STRAIN NECK#
A TOY WOODEN IRONING BOARD FELL ON PINKY AT SCHOOL. DX. FINGER SALTER FX.*
CHILD TRIED TO GET TOY FROM COUSIN AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE. SLIPPED NAD FELL. D:NURSEMAID'S ELBOW.
TRYING TO REACH FOR HER DAUGHTER'S TOYCONTUSION LEFT EYE
8 YOM BITTEN BY DOG SUSTAINING PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO FOREHEAD ABOVE LEFT EYE AND ON SIDE OF FACE NEAR EAR, WAS TRYING TO TAKE AWAY TOY FROM DOG
29 YOF TRIPPED ON A KID'S TOYS AND SUSTAINED A SPRAINED FOOT
LAC TO FINGER FROM A TOY AT HOME
PT HAS SORE THROAT AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH AFTER SWALLOWING A TOY PLASTIC DISC INGESTION FOREIGN OBJECT
PT DX LACERATION OF THE PALATE - S/P PT HAD TOY IN HIS MOUTH,FELL ANDTOY HIT BACK PF HIS MOUTH.
PTS MOM STATES CHILD TRIPPED AND FELL OVER TOYDX SCALP LACERATION
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to toys, not elsewhere classified on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does toys, not elsewhere classified rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, toys, not elsewhere classified ranks #213 by PlainSafety danger score (39/100) and #100 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (102,623/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from toys, not elsewhere classified?
The most common injury is laceration to the face, accounting for approximately 66,213 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from toys, not elsewhere classified increasing or decreasing?
No trend data.
Who is most at risk for toys, not elsewhere classified injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 227,079 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by toys, not elsewhere classified?
Of all ER visits involving toys, not elsewhere classified, approximately 2.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (98.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with toys, not elsewhere classified?
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.
Compare beyond Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Toys, Not Elsewhere Classified: cross-group products nearest on danger score (39/100), estimated annual ER visits (102,623/yr), and hospitalization share (2.0%). 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.
- Hearing Aids Personal Care & Safety Products 2.0%admitted
- Welding Equipment Home Communication & Entertainment 2.0%admitted
- Power Workshop Grinders, Buffers, Polishers, N.s. Home Communication & Entertainment 2.0%admitted
- Rugby (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear 2.0%admitted
Related Products in Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
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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. According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Toys, Not Elsewhere Classified ranks #213 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #100 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, scored, and verified.
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.