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Entrapment / StrangulationNovember 7, 2013CPSC #14015

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

Brand
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
2,400
Remedy
refund, repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported

Made in

India

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Vans Boys Hooded Jacket  - black cottonVans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvasJacket label
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