Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that enclosure nets on certain SkyBound trampolines may prematurely shred, tear, or deteriorate after ordinary outdoor use, leaving large openings that substantially reduce the trampoline’s intended safety protection.
Consumers report that enclosure nets become brittle, develop holes, or disintegrate after only a few seasons outdoors. Some owners allege that replacement nets are expensive or unavailable and that warranty coverage expires before the deterioration becomes apparent.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Enclosure nets shredding or developing large holes.
- Mesh becoming brittle after exposure to sunlight and weather.
- Netting separating from seams or attachment points.
- Premature deterioration despite ordinary residential use.
- Difficulty obtaining compatible replacement nets.
- Warranty claims being denied because coverage had expired.
- Paying hundreds of dollars for replacement enclosure systems.
- Discontinuing trampoline use because the enclosure was no longer safe.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Safety enclosure systems are designed to help prevent users from falling off backyard trampolines during normal recreational use. Consumers purchasing premium trampoline systems reasonably expect the enclosure net to remain durable throughout much of the product’s useful life.
Some owners allege that SkyBound enclosure materials begin deteriorating after only a few seasons of ordinary outdoor exposure. Once the mesh develops large holes or tears, the enclosure may no longer provide meaningful protection, even though the frame and jumping mat remain in good condition.
Consumers also report difficulty obtaining compatible replacement nets after older models are discontinued, leaving otherwise functional trampolines unusable. If the enclosure materials are prone to premature weather-related deterioration, consumers may have incurred unnecessary replacement expenses or lost the benefit of products that should have lasted substantially longer.
This investigation seeks to determine whether SkyBound adequately disclosed the expected durability of its enclosure systems and whether consumers received products that performed as represented.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product Defect
- Design Defect
- Consumer Protection
- False Advertising
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Breach of Implied Warranty
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- Unjust Enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased a SkyBound trampoline.
- Your enclosure net shredded or developed holes.
- The deterioration occurred after only a few seasons.
- You could not obtain a compatible replacement enclosure.
- Your warranty claim was denied.
- You replaced the enclosure or discarded the trampoline because of the damage.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.