Inflatable Makers Sued

Inflatable Makers Sued Tests by Watchdog Group Reveal Toxic Lead Levels

On August 11, 2010, Edmund G. Brown Jr, the Attorney General of California filed suit against nine inflatable amusement manufacuters alleging that their vinyl contains lead exceeding both federal and state legal limits. Defendants in this action are:

Bay Area Jump
Cutting Edge Creations
Funtastic Factory, known as einflatables.com
Magic Jump
Leisure Activities Co.
Thrillworks
The Inflatable Store
Jump for Fun, Inc.
Jump for Fun National, Inc

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What Does this Mean for Inflatable Owners?

This case is already seeing nationwide media coverage. So, it is important to be aware of allegations being made-- even if these are eventually proved false. In the meantime, what should you do? shae

1. First if you use products from any of the manufacturers named you can contact them directly for a response to the allegations.

2. Second, again if you have inventory from the named manufacturers, consult an attorney to see whether you have a duty to warn customers about lead risks. Also, please be aware there is an industry standard exclusion in General Liability Insurance policies for Lead exposures.

3. Third, don't panic. According to Center for Environmental Health (CEH) spokesman Charles Margulis they are NOT recommending, "...that children should stop using the houses, but that they should wipe their hands and faces afterward.