DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
Source: CPSC Recall #07541
Recall Date
2007-04-17
Manufacturer
Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Products Involved
Shrek Ears Headbands
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28