Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14015
Recall Date
2013-11-07
Manufacturer
Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Units Affected
About 2,400
Products Involved
Boy's hooded jackets
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
Manufactured In
India
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28