Toy-Related Injuries to Children

Every year, thousands of children in the United States are injured or killed by dangerous or unsafe toys. The table below shows estimates of toy-related injuries to children in a study conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for the years 2001–2005:

Calendar Year	Estimated Injuries to Children
2001	255,100
2002	212,400
2003	206,500
2004	210,300
2005	202,300

These same estimates from CPSC indicate that 75% of all injuries for 2005 were to children under the age of 15. In 2005, about 94,000 injuries (46%) occurred to the heads and faces of children, 47,600 or 24% were to arms, hands, and fingers, and over 35,100 or 17% were injuries to legs and feet. Over 20 children died from toy-related injuries. The most common cause of injury was riding toys, including unpowered scooters, which accounted for 58,400 or 29% of all toy-related injuries in 2005. Reports of injuries from scooters remained a major hazard with over 38,900 injuries associated with scooter use.

These statistics show that more needs to be done to protect our children from fatal and disabling injuries from unsafe toys. Kraft Palmer Davies, PLLC is dedicated to making toys safer for our children to prevent unnecessary deaths and severe injuries. By holding toy companies accountable for unsafe products, we strive to be a force for positive change in the toy industry. We are a powerful voice for parents and their children injured by unsafe toys. Please contact our firm for a free case evaluation, to discuss an injury to your child, or for advice on what you can do to protect your children from unsafe toys.