DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-04-17). Hazards: laceration, injury. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07541 |
| Published | 2007-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Shrek Ears Headbands |
| Firm named in the title | DreamWorks Animation SKG |
| Firms | Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif. (distributor); 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. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
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.
Hazard
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
Remedy
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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