The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14015·Announced 2013-11-07

Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Vans is recalling about 2,400 boy's hooded jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Vans Inc. is recalling about 2,400 boy's hooded jackets due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets, known as the AV Edict model, feature drawstrings in the hood around the neck area, which can pose a risk to young children. The recalled items are made from black cotton or black canvas and were sold in boy's sizes S, M, L, and XL.

The jackets were sold at Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90. The products were manufactured in India. Vans has not reported any injuries associated with these jackets.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children. They can return the jackets to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a repair. For more information, consumers can contact Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 or visit www.vans.com and click on Recall Info.

The recalled product

Product
Boy's hooded jackets
Manufacturer
Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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