DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
CPSC recall 07541 · announced April 17, 2007 · Paramount Pictures · 6,000 units affected
The product
The item is a plastic headband covered in bright green fabric with two ears similar to the character Shrek from the DreamWorks film series. A tag attached to one of the ears reads "DREAMWORKS" and "THE THIRD," and shows the top of the Shrek character's head.
The hazard
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Paramount Pictures to Pepsi Bottlers which distributed the headbands as a giveaway product to their employees from February 23, 2007 through April 1, 2007. The recall does not include any ear headbands purchased, or distributed free of charge, before February 23, 2007 and after April 1, 2007.
Consumer contact: Consumers who received the headbands through Pepsi Bottlers should call (800) 782-6116 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.