Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
USVans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Boy's hooded jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Vans-Recalls-Boys-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings |
| Title | Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14015.Jacket1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Vans Boys Hooded Jacket - black cotton |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14015.Jacket2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Vans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvas |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14015.JacketLabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Jacket label |
| Hazards › Name | The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Boy's hooded jackets |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 1541 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2013-11-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 14015 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |
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