One third of all reported burn injuries every year happen to children. Children 4 and under are twice as likely to suffer fatal injuries as older children. It is more common for younger children to suffer from scalding burns, where older children typically sustain injuries from direct contact with fire.

Most burn injuries happen at home from hot water in the sink or bathtub and hot foods or liquids in the kitchen. These accidents can happen as a result of defective products such as hot water heaters, poorly designed appliances, and other danger
ous products that fail to consider the safety of children.

Manufacturers of products that are likely to be used by children or in places where children are present may be responsible for neglecting to invest in proper safety precautions.

In severe cases, burn victims experience shock, disfigurement or scarring and infection, and often need skin grafts, plastic surgery as well as psychological treatment.