Cat & Jack Children’s Sandals Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On July 16, 2026, Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, initiated a recall of Cat & Jack-branded children’s sandals. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 26629. The recall involves approximately 211,000 units sold in the United States. The sandals were manufactured in Cambodia.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the Cat & Jack Children’s Sandal. The sandals are tan and feature two raffia straps with gold buckles and plastic pearls. The brand name “Cat & Jack” is printed on the shoe’s sole and bottom. The sandals were sold in sizes 5T through 12T. The sandals were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for about $20. No specific model numbers or UPCs are listed in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the sandals’ decorative pearls can fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. The recall notice states that Target has received 23 reports of the shoe’s pearls falling off. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled sandals immediately. They should take the sandals away from children. Consumers are instructed to contact Target for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the sandals to any Target store or to use a prepaid label to return the sandals by mail.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled sandals, either to a Target store or via a prepaid mail label provided by Target, will receive a full refund. No other remedy options are specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily. Consumers may also visit the Target website for more information: www.target.com/help/articles/news-safety/product-recalls. Alternatively, consumers can go to www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page. Additional information is available on the CPSC website at the recall URL: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Target-Recalls-Cat-Jack-Childrens-Sandals-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard.

Additional Notes
– The recall was last published on July 17, 2026.
– The sandals were imported by Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
– The manufacturer country is Cambodia.
– No distributors, manufacturers, or product UPCs are specified in the recall notice.
– No injuries have been reported as of the recall publication date.
– The recall title includes the phrase “Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard,” which is the language used in the official CPSC recall notice. This record reproduces that language exactly as stated in the source data. No editorial interpretation or severity rating has been added.

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