Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published July 16, 2026
Cat & Jack Children's Sandals Recall: Choking Hazard Risk
Target recalls Cat & Jack children's sandals (sizes 5T-12T) due to decorative pearls that can detach and cause choking. Consumers must stop using immediately and return for refund.
“Cat & Jack Children's Sandals Recall: Choking Hazard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/995-cat-jack-children-s-sandals-recall-choking-hazard-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10872 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Target-Recalls-Cat-Jack-Childrens-Sandals-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard).
Target is recalling Cat & Jack children's sandals due to a choking hazard from decorative pearls that can fall off, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said July 16. Owners should stop using the sandals and contact Target for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
Sizes 5T through 12T
Tan color with two raffia straps, gold buckles, and plastic pearls
Sold at Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from January 2026 through May 2026
What to do
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. 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.
The hazard
The sandals' decorative pearls can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. Target has received 23 reports of the shoe's pearls falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include TooyBing Wooden Bead Stacking Toys Recall: Choking Hazard for Young Children (2026-08-13), Aojieni Silicone Pull String Teething Toys: Choking Hazard Risk (2026-07-23), and LiKee Pull String Teething Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard (2026-06-11).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Cat & Jack-branded sandals that are tan with two raffia straps, gold buckles, and plastic pearls. The brand is printed on the sole and bottom of the shoe. These were sold in sizes 5T through 12T.
Brand
Cat & Jack
Product
Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Take the sandals away from children and stop using them right away.
Return for Refund
Contact Target to return the sandals at any store or use a prepaid label for mail return.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for about $20.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Cat & Jack
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cat & Jack to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10872 — Cat & Jack Children's Sandals Recall: Choking Hazard Risk
Hello,
I own a Cat & Jack Children's Sandals Recall: Choking Hazard Risk that is covered by recall 10872 from Cat & Jack.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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