Most trampolines fail safety tests

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 11 Desember 2012 | 20.47

ALMOST all the trampolines looked at by consumer group Choice have failed basic safety tests.

Choice tested 12 brands for safety risks, as well as ease of assembly and jumping performance.

Only one, the Springbok Trampoline RI, passed all the main safety tests.

The other 11 models posed potential strangulation or limb entrapment hazards between the trampoline's enclosure net, bed, and frame.

"Trampolines can be lots of fun," Choice spokeswoman Ingrid Just said in a statement.

"However, it's also very easy to get hurt: sprains, bruises and fractures can occur from a fall or from impact with people and objects.

"Severe brain and spinal injuries can also happen," she said.

The NSW government has called for a review of the Australian Standard for trampolines, but it is a voluntary standard.

Choice is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to make it mandatory.

Of the 11 trampolines that failed Choice's test, many showed some degree of permanent damage to the safety padding and vinyl cover after testing, and some also had damage to the legs and frame tubing.

"The foam used for padding on many trampolines is similar to packaging foam and does not provide adequate protection for jumps and falls," said Ms Just.

An ACCESS Economics study estimated there were 9006 accidents involving trampolines in 2007, 11 per cent of which required hospitalisation.

Choice is warning parents to be vigilant when supervising children on trampolines.

Monash University found trampolines were the second-biggest cause of injuries needing hospital treatment of all play equipment, behind monkey bars.


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