Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-015 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 7, 2013
- Brand
- Vans
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Boy's hooded jackets
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Units
- About 2,400
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2015
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Boy's hooded jackets · About 2,400 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.; Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif..
Consumer contact
Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Boy's hooded jackets (About 2,400 units). This recall involves Vans' AV Edict hooded jackets for boys.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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