Serious riskCPSC
Allura Imports youth sweatshirts recalled for strangulation hazard
Youth sweatshirts with drawstrings sold at Gabe's stores have drawstrings that can get caught on objects, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The sweatshirts violate federal safety regulations for children's outerwear. No injuries have been reported.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirt immediately to eliminate the hazard.
- Contact Allura Imports at cs@alluraimports.com with subject line 'RECALL', your name, and purchase date.
- Return the sweatshirt using the shipping label they provide to receive a full refund.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Youth Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Sold at
- Gabe's stores from October 2025 through November 2025 for about $15.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Children (8 years to 14 years)
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 120
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- Egypt
- Company 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.
- Recall number
- 26477
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves youth sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts are gray and have the Bobcat name and logo printed in black on the chest of the sweatshirt. The sweatshirts were sold in youth sizes 8/10 and 12/14. The size of the sweatshirt and "RN#36753" is printed on the neck label in black.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.