NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Before you go ahead and order that big inflatable bouncing house with the latest and greatest superhero comic book character or favorite animated tv or film star emblazoned on it for your next backyard celebration, consider the dangers inflatable bounce houses present. According to a report by Fox News 17 in Nashville, over 18,000 children and adults sustained injuries while using an inflatable house. Additionally, twelve people have died from injuries sustained while using the bounce houses during the time frame of 2003 to 2013. Because of those grim statistics, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has asked parents to watch their children closely while they use the inflatable party attractions.
One of the issues with inflatable houses and other inflatable rides relates to securing them to the ground. A gust of wind as soft as 15 miles per hour and get under a poorly secured bouncy house and cast it in the air even when occupied. The subsequent fall for the people in an airborne inflatable can inflict fatal injuries. As a result, therefore, the Consumer Product Safety Commission cautions parents that using an inflatable ride in winds faster than 25 miles per hour could yield tragic results.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission also offered other safety suggestions. The Commission said that parents and caretakers should closely watch how workers install the inflatable house’s fasteners securely to the ground. Also, there are other hazards for which parents must be on the watch. For example, bounce houses should not be used near trees, power lines, or fences. Furthermore, the house must be affixed to solid ground that is neither sloped nor uneven.
Many injuries occur from users falling out or colliding with other users. People in jumping houses are susceptible to concussion and other contact injuries from striking others. The Commission suggests that an adult monitor a bouncing house while in use.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to an inflatable bouncing house, bouncy house or any other defective or dangerous inflatable toy, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 1-800-510-0750 for a free consultation with an experienced product liability lawsuit lawyer . That’s (888) 998-4284. We are available 24/7 to discuss your case.
