DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees

Shrek Ears Headbands

Date of Recall

2007-04-17

CPSC Release Number

07-541

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 6,000

Distributor

Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif.

Problem/Hazard

A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

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.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.

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.

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