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

What's being 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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

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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.

How to contact the company

Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice