[Cagdu] FW: USA:Retractable Leash Recall

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Subject: USA:Retractable Leash Recall



NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2008
Release #08-387

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 296-3807
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and
Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced voluntary recalls of
the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Products: SlyDog Retractable Dog Leashes

Units: About 223,000

Importer: Worldwise Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

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.

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

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.

Sold by: Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August
2008 for about $5.

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 Fri

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:

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