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

Active Recall Announced November 7, 2013 CPSC #14015

Quick answer

Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #14015, announced on November 7, 2013. The CPSC cites the following 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Vans Inc..

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.

Affected products

Boy's hooded jackets

Recalled brands

Vans Inc.

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 7, 2013

Categories

Outerwear

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14015?

CPSC recall #14015 covers Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 7, 2013. The CPSC cites the following 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.

What is the remedy for recall #14015?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14015 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Vans-Recalls-Boys-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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