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Shrek Ears Headbands

CPSC Recall #07-541 — April 16, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-541
Recall DateApril 16, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 6,000
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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.

Product

Shrek Ears Headbands

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Shrek Ears Headbands. A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumersName of Product: Shrek Ears HeadbandsUnits: About 6,000Distributor: Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation SKG, of Glendale, Calif.Hazard: A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Distributed by: 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: ChinaRemedy: Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.Consumer Contact: 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.Media Contacts: Dave DeCecco, PepsiCo., (914) 253-2655, and Rich Sullivan, DreamWorks Animation SKG, (818) 695-3521.

Hazard

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

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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