Recent Investigations - Consumer Product Accidents

Trampoline Spring Failure

 

A trampoline spring was presented for failure analysis. The failed trampoline spring was found on the ground beside the trampoline following the accident. The failed trampoline spring is shown in Photograph A (A021).

 

Photograph A (A021)

Photograph A: Subject failed trampoline spring.

 

A visual and microscopic examination of the failed spring was conducted, and revealed that the spring failed as a result of metal fatigue.

 


Updated 8/22/11