Parents and caregivers should check closets, travel bags and hand-me-down bins for a specific pair of Cat & Jack children’s sandals. Target recalled about 211,000 pairs on July 16, 2026, because decorative plastic pearls can detach and become a choking hazard.

The immediate action is simple: stop letting children wear the sandals and put them somewhere children cannot reach. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says affected pairs should be returned to Target for a full refund rather than repaired or passed along.

Target received 23 reports of pearls falling off the shoes. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, but the safety agency warns that a loose pearl can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking.

Check the shoe before anything else

The recall covers tan Cat & Jack children’s sandals 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. A different color, strap design or brand is not included based on the federal recall description.

Affected sizes run from 5T through 12T. The sandals were sold at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January through May 2026 for about $20. Target’s recall page lists the product as the Cat & Jack Toddler Girls’ Sequerah Sandal.

Match the item number to the size

Target lists a separate item number for each recalled size:

  • 5T: 093-11-3106
  • 6T: 093-11-3107
  • 7T: 093-11-3108
  • 8T: 093-11-3109
  • 9T: 093-11-3110
  • 10T: 093-11-3111
  • 11T: 093-11-3112
  • 12T: 093-11-3113

Do not rely only on whether the pearls still feel attached. The recall applies to the listed sandals even if no decoration has fallen off, because the potential failure is the reason for the action.

How to get the refund

For the fastest in-person option, take the sandals to any Target store. Target and CPSC say customers can receive a full refund. If a store visit is not practical, contact Target for a prepaid mailing label and return the sandals by mail.

Target’s recall page directs shoppers with questions to Guest Relations for store purchases at 800-440-0680 or Target.com Guest Services at 800-591-3869. The CPSC notice lists the second number as available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central time.

If the purchase was online, checking the Target account’s order history can help confirm when the shoes were bought. For an older store purchase, the physical characteristics and item number are the important identifiers to gather before contacting Guest Relations. The official pages do not instruct consumers to glue the pearls back on or attempt another home repair.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Do not let a child keep wearing the sandals while waiting for a refund.
  • Do not pull off the remaining pearls and assume the shoe is safe.
  • Do not donate, resell or give away a recalled pair.
  • Do not confuse a similar tan sandal with the recalled style; check the brand, design, size and item number together.

The practical bottom line is to remove the shoes from use first, then verify the identifying details. The official CPSC recall notice and Target recall page include reference photos and the current return instructions.