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Pools and Spas
Injury Statistics
Date Report
June 07, 2023 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings 2023
June 08, 2022 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2022 Report
June 08, 2021 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2021 Report
April 29, 2020 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2020
June 06, 2019 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2019
May 16, 2019 2014–2018 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2019 Report
May 29, 2018 2013-2017 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2018 Report
May 29, 2018 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2018 Report
May 23, 2017 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2017 Report
May 23, 2017 2012-2016 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2017 Report
May 21, 2015 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Non-Fatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2015 Report
May 21, 2014 2009-2013 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2014 Report
May 21, 2014 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities, 2014 Report
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
May 22, 2013 2008– - 2012 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs
May 21, 2013 2013 Pool or Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
May 31, 2012 1999-2011 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Tubs, 2012 Memorandum
May 30, 2012 2012 Pool or Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
May 31, 2011 1999-2010 Report (released 5/2011)
May 31, 2011 2011 Pool or Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
May 30, 2010 2010 Pool or Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
May 24, 2010 1999-2009 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated With Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Tubs, 2010 Memorandum
May 30, 2009 2009 Pool and Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
May 14, 2009 1999-2008 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Tubs, 2009 Memorandum
May 31, 2008 2008 Pool and Spa Submersion Report: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities
March 21, 2008 1999-2007 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapments Associated with Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas and Whirlpools, 2008 Memorandum
June 30, 2007 2007 Memorandum on Pool Drowning Incidents
May 05, 2006 2006 Memorandum on Pool Drowning Incidents
May 02, 2005 2005 Annual Drowning Memorandum (3221)
May 30, 2000 2000 Study on Pool Alarm Reliability
January 13, 1997 Hair Entanglement, Entrapment and Disembowelment Associated with Spas, Swimming Pools and Wading Pools From Jan. 1990 to May 1996
Technical Reports
Date Report
September 11, 2013 Contract Report on Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) Modeling Final Report
September 11, 2013 Contract Report on Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) Modeling Interim Report
December 01, 2003 Draft Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer
Sports & Recreation
Injury Statistics
Date Report
June 07, 2023 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings 2023
May 22, 2023 OHV Annual Report 2022
November 02, 2022 Study of Debris Penetration of Recreational Off-highway Vehicle (ROV) Proof-of-Concept (POC) Floorboard Guards
October 11, 2022 Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns: 2017-2021
June 08, 2022 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2022 Report
April 13, 2022 Final Report on Technical Support Activities for a Screening-Level Risk Assessment of Playground Surfaces
December 22, 2021 Study of Debris Penetration of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) Floorboards
December 13, 2021 2021 Report of Deaths and Injuries Involving Off-Highway Vehicles with more than Two Wheels
November 15, 2021 Micromobility Products-Related Deaths Injuries and Hazard Patterns 2017-2020
September 15, 2020 Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns 2017–2019
April 29, 2020 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2020
February 03, 2020 2018 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
June 06, 2019 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2019
May 16, 2019 2014–2018 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2019 Report
February 01, 2019 2017 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
May 29, 2018 2013-2017 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2018 Report
May 29, 2018 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2018 Report
May 23, 2017 Pool or Spa Submersion: Estimated Nonfatal Drowning Injuries and Reported Drownings, 2017 Report
May 23, 2017 2012-2016 Reported Circulation/Suction Entrapment Incidents Associated with Pools, Spas, and Whirlpool Bathtubs, 2017 Report
May 15, 2017 Tent Incident Data for 2010 - 2015
April 24, 2017 Injuries and Investigated Deaths Associated with Playground Equipment 2009 to 2014
January 23, 2017 2015 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
Technical Reports
Date Report
November 30, 2022 Evaluation of Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Technology on ATV Stability – Results from Tests on Two 2021 Model Year Vehicles
November 30, 2022 Development of Proof-of-Concept (POC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System for ATV Stability
March 01, 2022 CPSC Staff Statement on SEA, Ltd. Report “Rollover Tests of ATVs Outfitted with Proof of Concept Occupant Protection Devices (OPDs)”
September 15, 2020 Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns 2017–2019
August 28, 2020 Rollover Tests of ATVs Outfitted with Occupant Protection Devices (OPDs)
April 08, 2020 Safety Concerns Associated with Micromobility Products
October 01, 2019 CPSC Staff Statement on the University of Northern Iowa (UNI)’s “Report for National Study of Public Playground Equipment and Surfacing”
October 01, 2019 ATV Rollover Tests and Verification of a Physical Rollover Simulator
September 05, 2019 CPSC Staff Statement on the Fors Marsh Group Report, “2019 Survey of American Households: Child Interaction and Potential Exposure to Playground Surfacing Materials”
September 24, 2018 Investigating Children's Exposure To Recycled Tire Rubber Used In Playground Surfacing - Poster
May 18, 2018 ATV Attribute Modification Study: Results of Baseline and Modified Vehicle Testing
September 14, 2017 SEA Report to CPSC "Effects on Vehicle Characteristics of Two Persons Riding ATVs"
June 01, 2017 SEA Final Report to CPSC Yaw Rate Ratio Measurements of ROVs June 2016
January 25, 2017 SEA Report to CPSC "Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of All-Terrain Vehicles"
ATV and ROVs
Injury Statistics
Date Report
November 02, 2022 Study of Debris Penetration of Recreational Off-highway Vehicle (ROV) Proof-of-Concept (POC) Floorboard Guards
December 13, 2021 2021 Report of Deaths and Injuries Involving Off-Highway Vehicles with more than Two Wheels
December 02, 2020 2020 Report of Deaths and Injuries Involving Off-Highway Vehicles with More than Two Wheels
February 03, 2020 2018 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
February 01, 2019 2017 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
December 26, 2017 2016 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
January 23, 2017 2015 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
January 29, 2016 2014 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
February 27, 2015 2013 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
September 08, 2014 A Pilot Study of Fatal ATV-Related Incidents Involving Passengers
May 19, 2014 National Estimates of ATV-Related Emergency Department-Treated Injuries
April 17, 2014 2012 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries
February 28, 2013 2011 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
December 31, 2011 2010 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
December 31, 2010 2009 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
January 31, 2010 2008 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
October 15, 2008 2007 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
February 28, 2008 2006 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
December 31, 2006 2005 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
September 30, 2005 2004 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
January 26, 2005 2003 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
October 24, 2003 2002 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
January 31, 2003 All-Terrain Vehicle 2001 Injury and Exposure Studies
May 15, 2002 2001 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
June 13, 2000 1999 Annual Report of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-Related Deaths and Injuries
April 30, 1998 All-Terrain Vehicle Exposure, Injury, Death, and Risk Studies
April 30, 1998 PART III Report on All-Terrain Vehicle-Related Deaths January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1996
April 30, 1998 All terrain vehicles (ATVs) - Part 2 (3287)
April 01, 1998 All terrain vehicles (ATVs) - Part 1 (3287)
Technical Reports
Date Report
November 30, 2022 Evaluation of Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Technology on ATV Stability – Results from Tests on Two 2021 Model Year Vehicles
November 30, 2022 Development of Proof-of-Concept (POC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System for ATV Stability
March 01, 2022 CPSC Staff Statement on SEA, Ltd. Report “Rollover Tests of ATVs Outfitted with Proof of Concept Occupant Protection Devices (OPDs)”
August 28, 2020 Rollover Tests of ATVs Outfitted with Occupant Protection Devices (OPDs)
October 01, 2019 ATV Rollover Tests and Verification of a Physical Rollover Simulator
May 18, 2018 ATV Attribute Modification Study: Results of Baseline and Modified Vehicle Testing
February 23, 2018 Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of ATVs on Groomed Dirt
January 30, 2018 Effects on ATV Vehicle Characteristics of Rider Active Weight Shift
September 14, 2017 SEA Report to CPSC "Effects on Vehicle Characteristics of Two Persons Riding ATVs"
July 27, 2017 Test Trial Focus Groups on Child-Resistant ATV Ignition Functionality and Usability Study: Final Report
June 01, 2017 SEA Final Report to CPSC Yaw Rate Ratio Measurements of ROVs June 2016
January 25, 2017 SEA Report to CPSC "Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of All-Terrain Vehicles"
September 08, 2016 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Attribute Modification Study Results of Baseline Vehicle Testing for CPSC conducted by SEA Limited (SEA) and CPSC statement
May 04, 2016 Dynamic Occupant Protection Performance Tests for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
December 01, 2015 Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles - Results from Tests on Thirteen 2014-2015 Model Year Vehicles
December 01, 2015 Tilt Table Measurements on Twenty-Two Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
August 31, 2015 Evaluation of Recreational Off-Highway (ROV) Vehicle Hangtag: Cognitive Interview and Focus Group Testing
July 02, 2015 Westat Phase 3 Final Report - Observational Study of Seat Belt Use in ROVs
June 01, 2015 Supplemental Memos Regarding Some of the Hazards Associated with Engine-Driven Generators, 2004-2014
February 21, 2015 Westat Phase 2 Final Report - User Acceptance of Seat Belt Speed Limiters on ROVs
November 06, 2013 Repeatability Testing of ROVs
August 07, 2013 Results from Proposed ROHVA and OPEI Dynamic Maneuvers
August 07, 2013 Circle Testing of Two ROVs on Dirt Surface
July 24, 2013 Test and Evaluation of ROVs Dynamic Occupant Protection Performance Tests for CPSC by SEA
July 24, 2013 Test and Evaluation report Pilot Study-Phase II of ROVs
July 24, 2013 Test and Evaluation Report Pilot Study of ROVs
August 01, 2011 Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles - Additional Results for Vehicle J for the CPSC by SEA Ltd., Vehicle Dynamics Division (5044)
April 01, 2011 Vehicle Characteristics Measurements of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles for the CPSC by SEA Ltd., Vehicle Dynamics Division (5044)
Other Sports
Injury Statistics
Date Report
May 15, 2017 Tent Incident Data for 2010 - 2015
May 13, 2016 Bicycle Injuries Seen in Hospital Emergency Departments, 2013
May 31, 2005 Sports (minus major team sports)
December 31, 2004 Recreational Cooking and Camping Products
July 31, 2004 Major Team Sports
October 01, 2001 Unpowered Scooters
September 30, 2000 Go-Kart Related Injuries & Deaths to Children
September 30, 2000 Trampoline Related Injuries
April 30, 2000 Baby Boomer Sports Injuries
January 31, 1999 Skiing Helmets - An Evaluation of the Potential to Reduce Head Injury
April 30, 1998 Sports-related injuries to persons 65 years of age and older
January 07, 1998 Go-Cart/Fun-Kart Related Injuries and Deaths for 1985-1996
May 15, 1996 Trampolines
April 08, 1996 Go-Cart Incidents Summary
Technical Reports
Date Report
April 08, 2020 Safety Concerns Associated with Micromobility Products
July 01, 2008 CPSC Staff Analysis and Assessment of Synthetic Turf "Grass Blades"
April 01, 2005 Powered Scooter Special Study 7/1/03 – 6/30/04 (5042)
February 01, 2005 Restraint Failures on Mobile Amusement Rides (1293)
June 01, 1995 An Overview of the Bicycle Study
Fire
Injury Statistics
Date Report
May 15, 2017 Tent Incident Data for 2010 - 2015
Playgrounds
Injury Statistics
Date Report
April 24, 2017 Injuries and Investigated Deaths Associated with Playground Equipment 2009 to 2014
October 29, 2009 Injuries and Investigated Deaths Associated with Playground Equipment, 2001-2008
April 30, 2004 Children's Outdoor Activities and Equipment
May 01, 2003 Special Study: Injuries and Deaths Involving Children Under Age 2 Associated with Playground Equipment
April 30, 2001 Special Study: Injuries and Deaths Associated with Children's Playground Equipment for 2001
Technical Reports
Date Report
October 01, 2019 CPSC Staff Statement on the University of Northern Iowa (UNI)’s “Report for National Study of Public Playground Equipment and Surfacing”
December 01, 2005 Surfacing Materials for Indoor Play Areas - Impact Attenuation Test Report
May 01, 2002 Soft Contained Play Equipment
February 15, 2002 CCA Pressure-Treated Wood in Playground Equipment
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 2
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 5
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 3
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 1
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 6
April 24, 1990 Development of Human Factors Criteria for Playground Equipment Safety Part 4
Amusement Rides
Injury Statistics
Date Report
March 09, 2015 Estimated Number of Injuries and Reported Deaths Associated with Inflatable Amusements, 2003 - –2013
July 10, 2009 Estimated Number of Injuries and Reported Deaths Associated with Inflatable Amusements, 2003 - 2007
July 31, 2007 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2006 Update
September 07, 2005 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2005
September 30, 2004 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2004
November 30, 2003 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2003 Update
August 31, 2002 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 2002 Update
August 31, 2001 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 1987-2000
July 31, 2000 Amusement Ride Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States: 1987-1999
June 16, 1998 Amusement Ride-Related Injuries and Deaths
Carbon Monoxide
Injury Statistics
Date Report
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
Home Appliances, Maintenance and Construction
Injury Statistics
Date Report
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
Other Technical Reports
Technical Reports
Date Report
April 08, 2020 Safety Concerns Associated with Micromobility Products
Crumb Rubber
Technical Reports
Date Report
September 05, 2019 CPSC Staff Statement on the Fors Marsh Group Report, “2019 Survey of American Households: Child Interaction and Potential Exposure to Playground Surfacing Materials”
September 24, 2018 Investigating Children's Exposure To Recycled Tire Rubber Used In Playground Surfacing - Poster
January 12, 2018 Playground Surfacing Focus Group Report 2018
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