Contact Burn Injuries by Age Group
Candle-Related Incidents Residential Fires Involving Candles 1993 – 1995 Fires: 7,600 Deaths: 80 Injuries: 840 Estimated ER Treated Injuries Associated with Candles in ,900 estimated injuries 150 hospitalizations ER Treated Injuries 1995 – – 4 years: 3100 reported candle-related injuries 5 – 14 years: 4300 reported candle-related injuries US Consumer Product Commission. Hazard Report on Candle-Related Injuries. March 20, 1998.
In 1998, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reported 260 fire- related incidents involving halogen floor lamps. 84 burn injuries 12 deaths, 10 of which were children US Consumer Product Commission. Data Summary. April 9, Accessed September 1, Halogen Floor Lamps