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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationNov 7, 2013
Vans Boys Hooded Jacket - black cotton
Vans Boys Hooded Jacket - black cotton
Vans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvas
Vans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvas
Jacket label
Jacket label

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Refund, Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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