CPSC2026-07-16PHYSICAL HAZARD

Target Cat & Jack children's sandals recalled for choking hazard from loose decorative pearls

What this means

Decorative pearls on Target's Cat & Jack children's sandals can fall off and pose a choking risk to young children. The tan sandals with raffia straps and gold buckles were sold in sizes 5T through 12T from January through May 2026. Target has received 23 reports of pearls falling off, though no injuries have been reported yet.

  • Stop letting your child wear these sandals immediately.
  • Take the sandals away from children.
  • Return them to any Target store or use the prepaid mailing label for a full refund.

Product photos

Recalled Cat & Jack Toddler Sandal
Recalled Cat & Jack Toddler Sandal
Cat & Jack is printed on the shoe's sole and bottom of the recalled toddler sandals
Cat & Jack is printed on the shoe's sole and bottom of the recalled toddler sandals
The agency's original wording
Hazard

The sandals' decorative pearls can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled sandals immediately, take them away from children and contact Target for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the sandals to any store or use a prepaid label to return the sandals by mail.

Intended for
Children (3 years to 12 years)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for about $20.
Affected count
About 211,000
Injuries reported
Target has received 23 reports of the shoe's pearls falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Cambodia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
Consumer contact
Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at www.target.com/help/articles/news-safety/product-recalls or at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Target-Recalls-Cat-Jack-Childrens-Sandals-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard

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