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CPSCRecalled Apr 17, 2007 · #07541

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Shrek Ears Headbands
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice