Reports of Injury Prompt SlyDog Retractable Leash Recall

Defective Metal Clasp Poses Serious Risk of Injury

About 223,000 SlyDog retractable dog leashes are being recalled following five reports of injuries, including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens, and a bruised collar bone.

The risk of injury comes from the metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog's collar, which can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly.

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 leases were sold through Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $5.

SEPT-03-08: Retractable Dog Leash Recalled Due to Risk of Personal Injury [CPSC: SLYDOG RETRACTABLE DOG LEASHES RECALLED]

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Published on Sep-3-08