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.