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SlyDog Retractable Dog Leashes Recalled

September 3, 2008
Worldwise Inc. is recalling about 223,000 SlyDog retractable dog leashes. The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog’s collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers.

Worldwise has received five reports of injuries, including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens, and a bruised collar bone.

This recall involves the SlyDog Retractable Dog Leash with a metal clasp. The leash has a handle composed of a blue plastic case with a black plastic grip. The leash is made of a black woven strap and measures approximately one-half inch wide. The end of the leash has a metal clasp which connects to the dog’s collar. The SlyDog retractable leashes with a plastic clasp are not included in this recall.

The leashes, made in China, were sold by Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $5.

Consumers should stop using these leashes immediately and return them to Worldwise Inc. for a full refund, including shipping costs.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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