Dossier
15-24 years old
Coverage of 15-24 years old in the Nexus archive.
- CPSC warns: Celebrate America 250 safely
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns about fireworks safety as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, citing 13,000 injuries in 2025, with sparklers causing 1,300 emergency room visits. Most injuries involved hands/fingers (35%) and head/face/ears (22%), while 38% were burns, and 15 fireworks-related deaths occurred due to misuse or malfunctions.