Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners
CPSC recall 08387. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these leashes immediately and return them to Worldwise Inc. for a full refund, including shipping costs.
CPSC recall 08387 has the recall date 3 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Worldwise. The recall has about 223,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Dog Leashes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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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| Units | 223,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | SlyDog™ Retractable Dog Leashes, About 223,000, Dog Leashes |
| Sold at | Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $5. |
| Importer | Worldwise Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Category: Dog Leashes
- CPSC recalls of 2008
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 223,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Dog Leashes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Worldwise
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08387. https://recallregister.com/product/4422-worldwise-inc-recalls-retractable-dog-leashes-metal-clasp-can-break-an/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08387 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Worldwise has received five reports of injuries, including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens, and a bruised collar bone.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08387?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 223,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China