Electrical-receptacle-related injury statistics.
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Profile of a typical victim and incident: - Male. - 2 or 3 years old. - Injured at home. - Inserted a hairpin into a receptacle. - Suffered a 1st- or 2nd-degree electric burn to a finger. - Emotional trauma to child and parents. - Required emergency room treatment. |
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Objects inserted are everyday, easily accessible household items:
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An analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data over a 10 year period (1991-2001) found: - 24,000+ children under 10 years old were treated in Emergency Rooms for incidents related to electrical receptacles—about 7 children per day. - 89% are under 6 years old. - 50% are 2 to 3 years old—the highest-risk group. - Boys are the highest risk, regardless of age. |
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A Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) 8-year study (1996–2003) of 14 hospitals found: - 465 children under 9 years old were treated in emergency rooms for incidents related to electrical
receptacles. - Close to 85% were under 4 years old. - Most cases required advice and follow-up. - 3% were admitted or transferred. - 40% were between 3-6 years old. - 79% were injured at home. - 69% were injured when an object was placed in an outlet. |
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Incident by Age Group |
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NEMA Business Information Services Estimates: - Increases cost of an average receptacle by 50 cents per unit*. - Increases cost of a GFCI receptacle by $2.25 per unit.* - Total increased cost per average home is under $50. * NEMA Manufacturers Survey Reference |
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