Target Boot Recall 2020: How To Get A Refund On Kids’ Shoes

Target shoppers who may have been preparing for winter and stocking up on cute shoes for their youngsters may be eligible for a refund, as the retailer has issued a recall on more than 100,000 pairs of boots from their Cat & Jack brand.

122,000 pairs of the “Himani” and “Jaren” toddler boots are part of the recall WFLA reports. The shoes have an elastic lace with a toggle on top and came in sizes 5-12.

“Himani” designs were sold in navy and pink colors, while “Jaren” ones came in olive green, black and pink with multi-colored polka dots.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on its website that the boots are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard.

“The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children,” the commission says on its website.

Consumers are encouraged to take the boots away from children and bring them to any Target store to return them for a full refund. Those who purchased the boots online can contact the company to get a prepaid return label to also get a refund on the boots.

The recall hits as Target, like other retailers, prepare for a holiday season unlike any other. With the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the retailer became one of many who opted to close on Thanksgiving, in an attempt to reduce crowds in stores. Walmart also announced similar plans.

Both companies, and many others, have also since changed their plans for a traditional Black Friday shopping day overall. Retailers like Target and others competed with Amazon for Prime Day in October, and many deals have already been unveiled prior to Thanksgiving, with retailers bringing new deals throughout the month.

Walmart, for example, is bringing in three waves of deals for the holiday shopping season, with two weekends of in-store and online events prior to the traditional dates.