CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
14015
Product Information
Product Name
Boy's hooded jackets
Product Type
Outerwear
Number of Units
About 2,400
Imported By
Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured In
India