A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.
documented 132 cases worldwide from 2000-2021. These mishaps caused at least 479 injuries in adults and juveniles and at least 28 deaths. Researchers caution that their estimates are likely an undercount.
The Hammonds are also working on a legislative bill to regulate bounce house businesses. Nevada is one of 17 states with either no guidelines or exclude inflatables from regulation. "We know that you can’t rid the world of bounce houses. As much as we would like to see that happen, it’s not going to happen," Mitch Hammond said.
"If we could have just had the weight, something on there, to start to give the kids a chance to get out. That’s what this law is about," Wendy Hammond added. "It’s really a matter of weighting these things down."The COVID-19 pandemic temporally halted their grassroots efforts to present the law to state assemblies, but they are working with a lobbyist to get a motion in order, hopefully.
At least one operator is required to be on duty any time the device is inflated. All inflatable or air-supported slides 20 feet or higher should have at least two operators -- one located at the top of the slide and one at the bottom. "Maybe that’s why God chose that conversation for that day to help us with our decision later. It wasn’t an easy decision," Lizzy’s mom said.
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