Vans recalls boy's hooded jackets with drawstrings that pose strangulation risk to young children. Return for refund or repair.
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Vans is recalling boy's hooded jackets with drawstrings that can cause strangulation in young children. Parents should stop using these jackets and return them for a refund or repair.
The drawstrings around the neck area can tighten and cause strangulation if a child pulls them. This hazard is specific to young children who may be unable to release the drawstrings once tightened.
Young children who wear the recalled jackets are at risk. Parents and caregivers who own these jackets should take action.
Look for Vans AV Edict hooded jackets for boys in sizes S, M, L, and XL. They have black cotton or canvas with a drawstring through the hood and the "Vans" logo on a tab above the left front pocket.
Remove the recalled jackets from young children to prevent strangulation risk.
Return the jackets to the place of purchase for a full refund or 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.
The drawstrings around the neck pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Boy's sizes S, M, L, and XL.
Look for Vans AV Edict hooded jackets with black cotton or canvas and a drawstring through the hood.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vans to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1541 — Vans Boy's hooded jackets Hello, I own a Boy's hooded jackets that is covered by recall 1541 from Vans. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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