DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3814.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3814.
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3814.
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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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a children's products recall: DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees. The notice was published on April 17, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,000 units are potentially affected.