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Clothing & Footwear/Outerwear

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

Agency Publication Date: November 7, 2013
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Summary

Vans is recalling about 2,400 AV Edict hooded jackets for boys because they contain drawstrings through the hood. These jackets were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL and are made of black cotton or black canvas. No incidents or injuries have been reported, but consumers should immediately stop using these jackets and return them for a full refund or repair.

Risk

The drawstring in the hood area can become caught or snagged, posing a serious strangulation hazard to young children. This recall was initiated to prevent potential injuries as hood drawstrings are a known safety risk for children's outerwear.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your child's jacket for the model name 'AV Edict' and the brand 'Vans' on the labels.
  2. Look for identifying marks such as a 'Vans®' tab above the left front pocket, an intertwined 'AV' logo embroidered below the lower right pocket, and a label inside the neck with 'Vans®,' 'OFF THE WALL®,' and the 'AV' logo.
  3. Immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or prepare to return the item.
  4. Return the jacket to any Vans store or contact Vans Inc. for a full refund or a free repair.
  5. Contact Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or visit www.vans.com and click on 'Recall Info' for more information.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Refund, Repair

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

Affected Products

Product: Vans AV Edict Boy's Hooded Jacket (Black Cotton)
Date Ranges: September 2012 - September 2013
Product: Vans AV Edict Boy's Hooded Jacket (Black Canvas)
Date Ranges: September 2012 - September 2013

Product Images

Vans Boys Hooded Jacket  - black cotton

Vans Boys Hooded Jacket - black cotton

Vans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvas

Vans Boys Hooded Jacket – black canvas

Jacket label

Jacket label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14015
Status: Active
Sold By: Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 2,400
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Contact: Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response