CPSC recall 07-541, announced April 17, 2007, covers Paramount Pictures Shrek Ears Headbands (about 6,000 units). A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item. Recall contact: call (800) 782-6116.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Paramount Pictures
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 07-541
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif.
Shrek Ears Headbands
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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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