Severity
Moderate
Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard
Reported: November 4, 2020 Initiated: November 4, 2020 #21021 About 122,500 units
CPSC recall on November 4, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 122,500 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #21021) was formally reported on November 4, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records indicate About 122,500 units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. If consumers purchased the boots on Target.com, they may contact Target … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 6 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 122,500
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
This recall includes the Cat & Jack "Himani" and "Jaren" toddlers' boots in sizes 5 - 12. The boots have an elastic lace with a toggle at the top that can be tightened to keep out snow. The "Himani" boots were sold in navy and pink and the "Jaren" boots were sold in olive, black with multi-colored polka dots, pink with multi-colored polka dots, and navy with rainbows. The product's item number is printed inside the boot shaft. Item Number Product Name 077-03-3844 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 5 077-03-3845 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 6 077-03-3846 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 7 077-03-3847 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 8 077-03-3848 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 9 077-03-3849 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 10 077-03-3850 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 11 077-03-3851 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-01-9649 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 5 093-01-9650 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 6 093-01-9651 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 7 093-01-9652 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 8 093-01-9653 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 9 093-01-9654 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 10 093-01-9655 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 11 093-01-9656 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 077-03-3868 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 5 077-03-3869 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 6 077-03-3870 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 7 077-03-3871 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 8 077-03-3872 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 9 077-03-3873 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 10 077-03-3874 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 11 077-03-3875 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0891 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 5 093-10-0892 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 6 093-10-0893 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 7 093-10-0894 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 8 093-10-0895 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 9 093-10-0896 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 10 093-10-0897 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 11 093-10-0898 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0944 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 5 093-10-0945 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink –Size 6 093-10-0946 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 7 093-10-0947 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 8 093-10-0948 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 9 093-10-0949 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 10 093-10-0950 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 11 093-10-0951 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0957 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 5 093-10-0958 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 6 093-10-0959 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 7 093-10-0960 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 8 093-10-0961 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 9 093-10-0962 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 10 093-10-0963 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 11 093-10-0964 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 12
Reason for Recall
The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. If consumers purchased the boots on Target.com, they may contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the boots.
Details
- Units Affected
- About 122,500
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21021 |
| Date reported | November 4, 2020 |
| Date initiated | November 4, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Units affected | About 122,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall includes the Cat & Jack "Himani" and "Jaren" toddlers' boots in sizes 5 - 12. The boots have an elastic lace with a toggle at the top that can be tightened to keep out snow. The "Himani" boots were sold in navy and pink and the "Jaren" boots were sold in olive, black with multi-colored polka dots, pink with multi-colored polka dots, and navy with rainbows. The product's item number is printed inside the boot shaft. Item Number Product Name 077-03-3844 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 5 077-03-3845 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 6 077-03-3846 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 7 077-03-3847 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 8 077-03-3848 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 9 077-03-3849 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 10 077-03-3850 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 11 077-03-3851 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Boys - Navy -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-01-9649 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 5 093-01-9650 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 6 093-01-9651 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 7 093-01-9652 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 8 093-01-9653 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 9 093-01-9654 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 10 093-01-9655 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 11 093-01-9656 Cat & Jack Himani Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 077-03-3868 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 5 077-03-3869 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 6 077-03-3870 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 7 077-03-3871 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 8 077-03-3872 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 9 077-03-3873 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 10 077-03-3874 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 11 077-03-3875 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Boys - Olive -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0891 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 5 093-10-0892 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 6 093-10-0893 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 7 093-10-0894 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 8 093-10-0895 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 9 093-10-0896 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 10 093-10-0897 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 11 093-10-0898 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Black -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0944 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 5 093-10-0945 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink –Size 6 093-10-0946 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 7 093-10-0947 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 8 093-10-0948 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 9 093-10-0949 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 10 093-10-0950 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 11 093-10-0951 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Pink -Size 12 Item Number Product Name 093-10-0957 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 5 093-10-0958 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 6 093-10-0959 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 7 093-10-0960 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 8 093-10-0961 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 9 093-10-0962 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 10 093-10-0963 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 11 093-10-0964 Cat & Jack Jaren Toddler Girls - Navy –Size 12. Units affected: About 122,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. If consumers purchased the boots on Target.com, they may contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the boots.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 4, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21021.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (21021) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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