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According to the Center for Pet Safety, who run dog safety harness testing, they still have many qualms about this re-designed product. [...]
They write:
"In early 2014, Solvit contacted Center for Pet Safety to license our test dogs for use in due diligence testing. Something we applaud. At CPS we work hard to make time for manufacturers and share our equipment and fixturing with them. Unfortunately, on this round, the manufacturer let us down.
Solvit tested their new harness product over a series of days – using only the 3-point connection. Never once did he test this product using a single point connection – something I mentioned over and over that he needed to do. Eventually, on the last day of testing, I was so frustrated with this manufacturer that I opted out of attending. He was going to do this his way.
When CBC presented the Solvit Deluxe Car Safety Harness for testing, the producer, the engineers and I reviewed the enclosed instructions. What I read was disturbing. The manufacturer states that the “safest” connection for their product was a single point connection – not the 3 point connection he had tested earlier. To make matters worse, the 3 point connection attachment was “sold separately” and not included with the harness. The engineers advised the producer to test using the “safest” method.
At the point of impact, I watched in horror as the “crash tested” harness shredded off of the dog. Unfortunately, now consumers who have bought into the marketing hype surrounding this product – are at risk. This product failed testing and the manufacturer should offer a refund to each and every customer who bought this harness product. But….he likely won’t. He has your money – you have bought into his marketing hype."
So, be aware that this product, especially when used with the single-point attachment, and not the optional 3-point attachment (at additional charge) may not be safe for your pet, or your passengers.
January 2015 · Pet Supplies