Boy's hooded jackets
CPSC Recall #14-015 — November 7, 2013
Product
Boy's hooded jackets
Description
The jackets were sold with drawstrings through the hood around the neck area. These drawstrings are a hazard to young children.
Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
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.
Units Affected
About 2,400
Sold At
Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
Manufactured In
India