Target shoppers who bought Cat & Jack toddler sandals this year should check the size and item number before a child wears them again. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 16, 2026, that about 211,000 Cat & Jack children’s sandals are being recalled because decorative pearls can fall off and create a choking hazard.
The recall covers Cat & Jack Toddler Girls’ Sequerah Sandals sold at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January 2026 through May 2026. Federal safety officials said Target has received 23 reports of pearls falling off the shoes and no reported injuries.
The practical step is simple: take the sandals away from children, compare them with the recalled description and item numbers, then contact Target for a refund if they match. Target says customers can return the sandals to a store or use a prepaid mail label.
Check These Details
The recalled sandals are tan, with two raffia-style straps, gold-colored buckles and decorative plastic pearls. The Cat & Jack name appears on the sole and bottom of the shoe, according to the CPSC recall notice.
Target’s recall page lists the affected toddler sizes as 5T through 12T. The Target item numbers are 093-11-3106 for 5T, 093-11-3107 for 6T, 093-11-3108 for 7T, 093-11-3109 for 8T, 093-11-3110 for 9T, 093-11-3111 for 10T, 093-11-3112 for 11T and 093-11-3113 for 12T. The online item numbers run from 94807785 through 94807792.
The shoes were imported by Target, manufactured in Cambodia and sold for about $20 to $22, according to the CPSC and Target recall pages. Recall number 26-629 is the number to look for if you are checking the federal notice.
Do This First
- Stop using the sandals if the description, size and item number match the recall.
- Keep the shoes away from young children, including siblings who might handle loose pieces.
- Do not try to repair, glue or remove the decorative pearls as a substitute for the recall remedy.
- Return the sandals to a Target store or contact Target for the prepaid mail-return option.
For questions, the CPSC directs consumers to Target at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central time daily, or to Target’s product-recall page. Target’s own recall page also lists separate guest-relations numbers for in-store and online purchases.
Common Mistakes
Do not rely only on memory of when the sandals were bought. The recall window covers purchases from January through May 2026, but the product may have been packed away, passed between family members or left at a caregiver’s home after purchase.
Do not assume a missing pearl means the shoe is safer because the loose piece is gone. If the sandal matches the recalled product, the official remedy is still a refund. Also avoid giving the shoes away, because recalled products should not move to another household or resale listing.
Why This Recall Matters
Choking-risk recalls are different from routine quality notices because the danger can come from a small piece after it separates from the product. In this case, the hazard is not the sandal itself but the decorative pearls attached to it. A parent or caregiver may not notice the problem until after a pearl has detached.
The CPSC notice says no injuries have been reported, which is useful context for the level of known harm so far. But the agency still advises consumers to stop using the sandals immediately because the small detachable pieces can create a serious hazard for children.
There is also a resale point: federal law prohibits selling products that are subject to a CPSC recall. That means the safer move is not to donate, resell or hand down the sandals if they match the recalled product.
What Happens Next
Target is offering a refund, not a replacement. Consumers should expect to return the sandals in store or by mail before the refund is processed. If the shoes were bought online, the order history may help confirm the item number, but the physical shoe details still matter.
Families who are unsure should compare the shoe with the CPSC product photos and Target’s item-number list, then contact Target before putting the sandals back in use. The recall was announced on July 16, 2026, so closets, day-care cubbies and packed summer travel bags are worth checking now.
