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Vans recalls boy’s hooded jackets with drawstrings

The Vans’ AV Edict hooded jackets for boys have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Vans is recalling about 2,400 of its AV Edict hooded jackets for boys because the drawstrings in the hood around the neck area pose a strangulation hazard to young children. 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.

No injuries have been reported. For more information, go the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Website.

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