CPSC recall 26-629, announced July 16, 2026, covers Target Cat & Jack Children's Sandals (about 211,000 units). The sandals' decorative pearls can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. The notice cites 23 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled sandals immediately, take them away from children and contact Target for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-591-3869, or go to www.target.com/help/articles/news-safety/product-recalls.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Cat & Jack-branded children's sandals. The sandals are tan and have two raffia straps with gold buckles and plastic pearls. The brand is printed on the shoe's sole and bottom. The sandals were sold in sizes 5T through 12T.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sandals' decorative pearls can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 23 reports of the shoe's pearls falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 26-629
- Units
- About 211,000
- Manufactured in
- Cambodia
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for about $20.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Recall contact information
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.
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