The Most Dangerous Electronic Appliances [Latest Study 2024]
Author: Howard Griner | Updated on March 1, 2024 Author: Howard Griner | Updated on March 1, 2024Americans under the age of 10 account for 16% of consumer electronic product-related injuries annually. The most recent data shows children between the age group of 0-4 account for the most injuries.
The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System annually calculates the prevalence of injuries among individuals in the United States. This estimation is derived from a comprehensive analysis of hospital reports collected from various institutions nationwide.
With home safety in mind, Wise Workman has analyzed the latest data from the NEISS database to determine consumer electronic product injuries in the US.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 21,011 | 20,955 | 0.27% |
| Male | 24,717 | 21,846 | 13.14% |
| Total | 45,728 | 42,801 | 6.84% |
In 2022, there were 21,011 reported injuries among females and 24,717 among males, marking an increase of 6.84% in injuries from the previous year.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 23,494 | 25,627 | -8.33% |
| Male | 18,127 | 18,045 | 0.45% |
| Total | 41,621 | 43,672 | -4.69% |
In 2022, there were 23,494 reported injuries among females and 18,127 among males, reflecting a decrease of 4.69% compared to 2021.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 18,102 | 16,520 | 9.57% |
| Male | 15,877 | 13,609 | 16.65% |
| Total | 33,979 | 30,129 | 12.77% |
In 2022, there were 18.102 reported injuries among females and 15,877 among males, marking an increase of 12.77% in injuries from the previous year.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 24,603 | 24,017 | 2.44% |
| Male | 7,803 | 6,476 | 20.47% |
| Total | 32,406 | 30,493 | 6.27% |
In 2022, reported injuries associated with cooking ranges and ovens amounted to 24,603 for females and 7,803 for males, representing an increase of 6.27% from the previous year. This difference in injuries between genders is attributed to females being more frequently exposed to cooking appliances, among other factors.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 1,789 | 3,868 | -53.73% |
| Male | 11,169 | 9,587 | 16.52% |
| Total | 12,958 | 13,455 | -3.69% |
11,169 injuries were reported among males and 1,789 injuries among females. Compared to 2021, the number of injuries among males increased by 16.52%; however, the number of reported cases among females decreased by 53% in 2022.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 1,423 | 0 | - |
| Male | 3,564 | 2,187 | 62.95% |
| Total | 4,987 | 2,187 | 127.97% |
In 2022, there were 1,423 reported injuries among females and 3,564 among males, reflecting an increase of 127.97% compared to 2021.
| Injuries in 2022 | Injuries in 2021 | Percentage Change | |
| Female | 1,451 | 1,856 | -21.82% |
| Male | 3,032 | 3,825 | -20.74% |
| Total | 4,483 | 5,681 | -21.07% |
3,032 injuries were reported among males, and 1,451 injuries among females. Compared to 2021, the number of injuries decreased by 21.07%.
In 2022, females aged 85 and older accounted for the highest hospital admissions, primarily due to household incidents involving appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, heaters, dishwashers, fans, stoves, and washers. These incidents resulted in a variety of injuries, including hip and femur fractures, head injuries, rib fractures, scalp lacerations, and nasal bone fractures.
The year-over-year comparison between 2021 and 2022 shows significant trends in the prevalence of injuries affecting various body parts. Ear injuries saw a rise of 6.87%, while injuries to the mouth, encompassing the lips, tongue, and teeth, experienced a substantial decrease of 21.47%.
Additionally, there was a striking 310.96% increase in internal injuries caused by aspiration and ingestion, escalating from 73 incidents in 2021 to 300 in 2022. This significant uptick underscores the critical need for enhanced safety measures and diligent maintenance of electrical appliances to mitigate such risks.
A list of injuries was compiled from the NEISS database. A total of 805 products were included in the study. Each product had reported several cases. However, products with less than 1200 injuries were excluded from the report. We looked at the count of injuries arising from the product, the body part that was affected, the race of the individual, and even the severity of the injuries. The number of appliance injuries were counted and compiled into a ranked list.
