This invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing a cord and comprises a housing having a cavity arranged to hold the cord. The housing also has a top cover and a bottom cover to enclose the cord. The dispenser further comprises a knob, handle or button on the dispenser, for example on the top cover or side for use in feeding the cord from the dispenser, an aperture that provides an outlet for the retraction cord to exit the housing, and a cutter near the aperture to cut the dispensed cord.
