The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07541·Announced 2007-04-17

DreamWorks Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Protruding Wire Injury Hazard

DreamWorks Animation SKG is recalling approximately 6,000 Shrek Ears Headbands because a small wire can protrude through the fabric, posing a risk of cuts.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (cutting hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DreamWorks Animation SKG is recalling approximately 6,000 Shrek Ears Headbands. The recalled items are plastic headbands covered in bright green fabric with two ears resembling the character Shrek. A tag attached to one ear reads "DREAMWORKS" and "THE THIRD." The hazard is that a small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears, posing a risk of cuts to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

The headbands were distributed as a giveaway product to employees of Pepsi Bottlers 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, or after April 1, 2007. The products were manufactured in China and distributed by Paramount Pictures Corp. under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG.

Consumers who received the headbands through Pepsi Bottlers should stop using them immediately and call (800) 782-6116 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.

The recalled product

Product
Shrek Ears Headbands
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing (Children)
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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