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

What's being recalled

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

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 [email protected], 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.

How to contact the company

Allura Imports toll free at 800-808-5789 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.

Open the official CPSC notice