Each year, around 16,000 Americans are hospitalized from Christmas decoration-related injuries, mostly from non-electric items.

Each year, about 16,000 Americans are hospitalized due to injuries from Christmas decorations, with nonelectric items like ornaments and wreaths causing the most incidents. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission tracks these injuries, finding that they have risen from 14,400 in 2004 to 15,600 in 2022. The most common injuries include strains, sprains, lacerations, and fractures, often affecting the lower back, head, and upper back.

December 22, 2024
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