Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that safety enclosure nets on certain Skywalker backyard trampolines may prematurely weaken, tear, or deteriorate despite being marketed as durable safety systems designed for long-term outdoor use.
Consumers report that enclosure nets become brittle, develop holes, or separate from seams and attachment points after relatively limited exposure to ordinary weather conditions. Some owners allege that warranty claims are denied because the damage is classified as normal wear, leaving families responsible for purchasing replacement enclosure systems.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Safety enclosure nets becoming brittle after outdoor exposure.
- Mesh tearing or developing large holes.
- Nets separating from seams or attachment points.
- Premature deterioration after only one or two seasons.
- Sunlight and weather rapidly weakening the enclosure material.
- Children being exposed to unsafe openings around the trampoline.
- Warranty claims being denied as ordinary wear.
- Paying hundreds of dollars for replacement nets.
- Difficulty locating replacement enclosure systems for older models.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
The enclosure net is one of the most important safety features on a backyard trampoline. Consumers reasonably expect the enclosure to remain strong enough to prevent users from falling from the jumping surface throughout much of the trampoline’s useful life.
Some owners allege that the enclosure mesh begins deteriorating much sooner than expected when exposed to normal sunlight and outdoor weather. Once holes develop or seams separate, the enclosure may no longer perform its intended safety function, even though the trampoline frame and jumping mat remain usable.
Consumers also report that replacement nets can be expensive and that warranty coverage often expires well before the deterioration occurs. If the enclosure materials are prone to premature ultraviolet or weather-related degradation, purchasers may not have received the durability represented at the time of sale.
This investigation seeks to determine whether Skywalker adequately disclosed the expected service life of its enclosure systems and whether consumers received products that performed as advertised.
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 Skywalker trampoline.
- The enclosure net developed holes or tears.
- The net deteriorated after only a few seasons.
- Your warranty claim was denied.
- You purchased a replacement enclosure.
- You stopped using the trampoline because the enclosure became unsafe.
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.