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RecallMay 7, 2026· Clothing & accessories· Kids (3+)

Allura Imports Youth Sweatshirts with Bobcat Logo and Drawstrings

Official title: Allura Imports Recalls Youth Sweatshirts with Bobcat Logo and Drawstrings Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Strangulation Hazard; Violates Federal Regulations for Children's Upper Outerwear

Strangulation
Recalled Youth Sweatshirt After Drawstring Removal
Recalled Youth Sweatshirt After Drawstring Removal · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Youth Sweatshirt Neck Tag
Recalled Youth Sweatshirt Neck Tag · Photo: CPSC

Allura Imports is recalling youth sweatshirts with drawstrings and the Bobcat name and logo on the chest, sold in youth sizes 8/10 and 12/14 at Gabe's stores. The drawstrings can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children from strangulation, and the sweatshirts violate federal rules for children's upper outerwear.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled clothing away from children immediately, remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard and contact Allura Imports for a full refund. Consumers should contact cs@alluraimports.com, with subject 'RECALL', along with their name and the date, to receive a shipping label to return the garment. Upon receipt, affected consumers will be issued a refund.

Contact: Allura Imports toll free at 800-808-5789 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at cs@alluraimports.comor online at www.alluraimports.com/recall-information or www.alluraimports.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

How common was it?

NicheAbout 120 sold, about 2 months

Fewer than about 5,000 sold, or sold in only a few places. Most families won't have one.

Read the official CPSC notice →

Official notice

CPSC's own wording, unchanged.

Hazard

The drawstrings in the recalled clothing can get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children from strangulation. The sweatshirts are in violation of the federal regulations for children's upper outerwear and present a substantial product hazard.

Sold at

Gabe's stores from October 2025 through November 2025 for about $15.

Units

About 120

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Model numbers and UPCs

RN#36753

Brand

Bobcat

From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recalled May 7, 2026. The summary above is ours; for anything that matters, go by the official notice. Had a problem with this product? Report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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