Those tan Cat & Jack toddler sandals with the cute plastic pearls are now officially on the do-not-wear list. Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of the kids’ sandals after the decorative pearls can detach and pose a choking hazard, according to a July 16 announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall covers tan toddler sandals that were sold earlier this year at Target stores and on Target.com.
The recall, listed as number 26-629, applies to about 211,000 pairs of tan sandals with two raffia straps, gold buckles and plastic pearls in sizes 5T through 12T. They were sold from January through May for about $20. Target has received reports of the pearls falling off the shoes, though no injuries have been reported. The sandals were manufactured in Cambodia and imported by Target in Minneapolis. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, families should stop using the recalled sandals immediately and keep them away from children.
What to look for
The recalled pair is described as a tan toddler sandal with two raffia straps, gold buckles and small plastic pearls, with the Cat & Jack brand printed on the shoe’s sole. Both the federal recall notice and local coverage list the same description and sizing details for anyone double-checking pairs at home, on store shelves or in online orders, as reported by News4JAX.
How to get a refund
Consumers are instructed to stop using the sandals and keep them out of kids’ reach. Target is offering a full refund and will accept returns at any Target store or by mail using a prepaid label. For specific instructions and contact details, including Target’s toll-free phone number, 800-591-3869, see the official CPSC notice.
Recall history
Cat & Jack, Target’s in-house children’s brand, has appeared in previous safety notices, and the retailer keeps a public archive of its recall actions. Safety experts say recalls help keep risky products out of circulation, although they are also a reminder for parents to regularly inspect young children’s clothing and footwear for loose or breakable parts.
Bay Area parents who picked up Cat & Jack toddler sandals at Target this spring may want to do a quick closet audit: check the size, color and pearl details against the recall description and stop using any matching pairs. For the full recall details and product photos, see local coverage from News4JAX.
