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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
SlyDog Retractable Dog Leashes |
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Units: |
About 223,000 |
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Importer: |
Worldwise Inc., of San
Rafael, California. |
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Hazard: |
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. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
Worldwise has received five
reports of injuries, including
facial cuts, a broken tooth,
displaced eye lens, and a
bruised collar bone. |
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Description: |
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. |
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Sold at: |
Dollar General Stores
nationwide from September 2007
through August 2008 for about
$5. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should stop using
these leashes immediately and
return them to Worldwise Inc.
for a full refund, including
shipping costs. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For more information, contact
Worldwise toll-free at (888)
296-3807 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's Web site at
www.squareonesystem.com. |
