Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 14015 · Nov 7, 2013 · Vans
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14015
- Date
- Nov 7, 2013
- Company
- Vans
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Boy's hooded jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boy's hooded jackets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.