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

Description: 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.

Name of product: Boy's hooded jackets

Units: About 2,400

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

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: November 07, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.

Importers: Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.

Manufactured in: India

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

Recall number: 14-015