CPSC NEISS · PRODUCT DIRECTORY
Which consumer products send the most Americans to the emergency room?
Browse all 838 consumer product categories scored for injury risk from 20 years (2005–2024) of U.S. CPSC NEISS data. Dual rankings below separate composite danger from raw ER volume; every entry links to hazard breakdowns and recall history.
- 838
- categories
- ~16.1M
- est. ER visits/yr
- 71/100
- highest danger score
- 1.6M
- highest ER volume
Danger score ≠ ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS estimates (2005–2024), General Home Or Room Involvement In Fires leads composite danger at 71/100 (~15K ER visits/yr), while Floors Or Flooring Materials leads raw volume at ~1.6M visits/yr (score 59/100) across 838 tracked categories.
- 71/100
- General Home Or Room Involvement In Fires danger
- 1.6M
- Floors Or Flooring Materials ER/yr
- 838
- categories indexed
- 16.1M
- combined est. ER/yr
Scores blend volume, severity, and trend, complementary to raw visit counts. See methodology.
Highest danger scores
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Home Or Room Involvement In Fires | 71 |
| 2 | Floors Or Flooring Materials | 59 |
| 3 | Toilets | 57 |
| 4 | Beds Or Bedframes, Other Or Not Specified | 55 |
| 5 | All Terrain Vehicles (# Of Wheels Unspecified/off Road) | 54 |
| 6 | Mopeds Or Power-assisted Cycles | 54 |
| 7 | Crutches, Canes Or Walkers | 52 |
| 8 | Massage Devices Or Vibrators | 52 |
| 9 | Chairs, Other Or Not Specified | 51 |
| 10 | Stairs Or Steps | 51 |
| 11 | Utility Vehicles | 51 |
| 12 | Bathtubs Or Showers | 50 |
Most estimated ER visits / year
| # | Category | ER/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floors Or Flooring Materials | 1.6M |
| 2 | Stairs Or Steps | 1.2M |
| 3 | Beds Or Bedframes, Other Or Not Specified | 697K |
| 4 | Bicycles And Accessories, (excl.mountain Or All-terrain) | 467K |
| 5 | Basketball, Activity And Related Equipment | 451K |
| 6 | Football (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) | 370K |
| 7 | Ceilings And Walls (interior Part Of Completed Structure) | 349K |
| 8 | Chairs, Other Or Not Specified | 347K |
| 9 | Knives, Not Elsewhere Classified | 337K |
| 10 | Tables (excl. Baby Changing Tables, Billiard Or Pool Tables | 327K |
| 11 | Bathtubs Or Showers | 308K |
| 12 | Doors, Other Or Not Specified | 288K |
Everyday high-exposure categories often lead volume without topping the composite score.
Full A–Z directory
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A
44
Above-ground Swimming Pools (excl Portable Pools) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
32 Abrasive Cleaners Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
35 Acids Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
37 Adhesives Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
38 Aerosol Containers Containers & Packaging
35 Air Compressors (separate) Home Communication & Entertainment
39 Air Conditioners Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares
34 Air Purifiers Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares
39 Alcohol (beverage) Transportation & Substances
32 All Terr. Veh. (more Than 4 Wheels; Exclusively Off-rd. Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
54 All Terrain Vehicles (# Of Wheels Unspecified/off Road) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
46 All Terrain Vehicles (four Wheels/off Road Only) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
37 All Terrain Vehicles (three Wheels/off-road Only) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
34 Aluminum Foil Wrapping Products Containers & Packaging
24 Amateur Two-way Radios Home Structures & Construction Materials
32 Ammonia, Household Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
37 Amusement Attractions (including Rides) Sports & Recreation Equipment
33 Animal Traps Lawn & Garden Equipment
28 Antennas, Not Specified Home Structures & Construction Materials
37 Antifreeze Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
36 Antihistamines Transportation & Substances
33 Appliances, Other And Not Specified Containers, Tableware & Packaging
35 Aquariums Or Accessories Sports & Recreation Equipment
35 Archery (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports & Recreation Equipment
35 Art Or Ceramics Supplies And Equipment (excl. Paintbrushes) Home Structures & Construction Materials
29 Art Supplies Or Equipment Home Structures & Construction Materials
35 Artificial Christmas Trees Home Medical & Assistance Devices
35 Artificial Flowers Or Plants Home Furnishings & Fixtures
40 Artificial Turf Building Materials & Home Structures
31 Ashtrays, Electric Or Battery Operated Home Medical & Assistance Devices
30 Ashtrays, Not Elec. Or Battery Or Not Specified Home Medical & Assistance Devices
35 Aspirin Or Aspirin Compounds Transportation & Substances
37 Aspirin Substitutes Transportation & Substances
33 Attached Highchair Nursery & Baby Products
34 Automatic Doors Or Door Openers Laundry & Household Appliances
35 Automatic Garage Doors Or Door Openers Laundry & Household Appliances
36 Automotive Chemicals Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
33 Automotive Tools Or Accessories Home Communication & Entertainment
34 Automotive Waxes, Polishes Or Cleaners Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
33 Awls, Chisels Or Planes Home Communication & Entertainment
B
41
Baby Baths Or Bathinettes Nursery & Baby Products
41 Baby Bathtub Seats Or Rings (not Toys) Nursery & Baby Products
38 Baby Bottles Or Nipples Nursery & Baby Products
37 Baby Bouncer Seats (excl. Jumpers) Nursery & Baby Products
29 Baby Carriages Nursery & Baby Products
36 Baby Carriers (bicycle-mounted) Nursery & Baby Products
25 Baby Carriers Or Slings (backpacks) Nursery & Baby Products
36 Baby Carriers, Not Specified Nursery & Baby Products
38 Baby Changing Tables Nursery & Baby Products
26 Baby Exercisers Nursery & Baby Products
38 Baby Gates Or Barriers Nursery & Baby Products
28 Baby Harnesses Nursery & Baby Products
36 Baby Mattresses Or Pads Nursery & Baby Products
33 Baby Rattles Nursery & Baby Products
25 Baby Scales Nursery & Baby Products
35 Baby Slings And Wraps Nursery & Baby Products
37 Baby Strollers Nursery & Baby Products
35 Baby Walkers Or Jumpers Nursery & Baby Products
33 Badminton (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
41 Bags, Not Elsewhere Classified Containers & Packaging
33 Ball Sports (activity, Apparel Or Equipment), N.s. Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
36 Balloons (toy) Toys & Children's Recreation
38 Balls, Other Or Not Specified Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
34 Band Saws Home Communication & Entertainment
35 Bars And Bar Accessories, Not Elsewhere Classified Floors, Walls & Ceilings
42 Barstools Or Kitchen Stools Floors, Walls & Ceilings
41 Baseball (activity, Apparel Or Equipment; Excl Softball) Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
43 Basketball, Activity And Related Equipment Sports & Recreation Equipment
47 Bassinets Or Cradles Nursery & Baby Products
31 Bath Or Facial Cleansing Brushes Personal Care & Safety Products
42 Bathtub Or Shower Enclosures, Not Specified Floors, Walls & Ceilings
50 Bathtubs Or Showers Home Furnishings & Fixtures
26 Batons Sports & Recreation Equipment
43 Batteries Home Communication & Entertainment
41 Battery Chargers/adapters Home Communication & Entertainment
35 Bbs Or Pellets Transportation & Substances
37 Beach Chairs Or Folding Chairs Floors, Walls & Ceilings
39 Bed Rails Floors, Walls & Ceilings
49 Bedding, Not Specified Floors, Walls & Ceilings
55 Beds Or Bedframes, Other Or Not Specified Floors, Walls & Ceilings
40 Bedspreads, Throws Or Comforters Home Furnishings & Fixtures
43 Bench Or Table Saws Home Communication & Entertainment
41 Benches Home Furnishings & Fixtures
49 Bicycles And Accessories, (excl.mountain Or All-terrain) Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
35 Billiards Or Pool (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports & Recreation Equipment
46 Blankets, Not Specified Home Furnishings & Fixtures
36 Bleachers Sports & Recreation Equipment
39 Bleaches (noncosmetic) Home Workshop Tools & Equipment
33 Blocks, Stacking Toys Or Pull Toys Toys & Children's Recreation
32 Boilers Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares
36 Book Bags Or Back Carriers (exc. Baby Carr. Luggage, Cam Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment
37 Books, Magazines, Albums Or Scrapbooks Floors, Walls & Ceilings
27 Bottle Openers Containers, Tableware & Packaging
34 Bottle Warmers Nursery & Baby Products
45 Bottles Or Jars, Not Specified Containers & Packaging
37 Bowling (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports & Recreation Equipment
39 Boxing (activity, Apparel Or Equipment) Sports & Recreation Equipment
27 Bread Making Machines Containers, Tableware & Packaging
37 Brick, Stone Or Masonry Chimneys Kitchen Small Appliances & Housewares
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product category has the highest PlainSafety danger score?
General Home Or Room Involvement In Fires leads this CPSC NEISS extract at a danger score of 71/100 (~15K estimated ER visits/yr). The score blends injury volume, severity, and trend, it is not identical to raw ER volume.
Which product category sends the most people to the ER each year?
Floors Or Flooring Materials leads estimated annual ER visits at ~1.6M (danger score 59/100). Volume and composite danger are complementary axes, a high-volume everyday category is not always the highest-score category.
How many product categories does PlainSafety track?
This directory covers 838 CPSC NEISS product categories with ~16.1M combined estimated ER visits per year across the 2005–2024 window. Categories are paginated 100 per page; every row links to a hazard and recall detail page.
Where does PlainSafety source product injury figures?
Estimated ER-treated injuries come from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 2005–2024 (compiled 2026-08-31). See methodology, PlainSafety does not publish product advice.
Download the NEISS product-injury extract cited on this page: neiss-product-injury-statistics.csv (CC0).