CPSC recall · Reported April 17, 2007
DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation Skg, of Glendale, Calif. recalled The item is a plastic headband covered in bright green fabric with two ears similar to th….
DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product D… was recalled by Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation Skg, of Glendale, Calif. in April 17, 2007. Reason: A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consume…. Remedy: Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the h…. Verify recall #07541 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation Skg, of Glendale, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consume….
- None
- agency class
- April 17, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07541 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,089 household products recalls on record
Product 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.
Reason for recall
A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement item.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07541 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2007 |
| Date initiated | April 17, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Paramount Pictures Corp., of Hollywood, Calif., under contract with DreamWorks Animation Skg, of Glendale, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop using the recalled headbands immediately and call for information on returning the headbands to receive a free replacement i…
- Check the recall number (07541) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Household Products · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026