Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled November 7, 2013 · CPSC recall 14015 · Vans

Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund · Repair

Units

About 2,400

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Vans' AV Edict hooded jackets for boys. They were sold in boy's sizes S, M, L and XL and made from black cotton or black canvas with a drawstring through the hood. "Vans®" is printed on a tab above the jacket's left front pocket. An intertwined "AV" logo is embroidered in black beneath the lower right pocket and also appears on the jacket's snaps. "Vans®," "OFF THE WALL®" and an intertwined "AV" logo is sewn on a label inside neck of the jacket.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a repair.

Contact

Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

Product

Boy's hooded jackets

Imported by

Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.

Retailers

Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →