1. Contact Burn Injuries by Age Group

2. Candle-Related Incidents Residential Fires Involving Candles 1993 – 1995 Fires: 7,600 Deaths: 80 Injuries: 840 Estimated ER Treated Injuries Associated with Candles in 1997 8,900 estimated injuries 150 hospitalizations ER Treated Injuries 1995 – 1997 0 – 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.

3. 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, 1998. Accessed September 1, 1999. Halogen Floor Lamps