CPSCNovember 7, 2013

Vans Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

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

Why was Vans Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Boy's hooded jackets
Company
Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Quantity
About 2,400
Sold at
Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
Recall date
November 7, 2013
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

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.

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