June 17, 2026 — A consumer has reported a potential choking hazard involving an American Greetings greeting card. The incident describes a small coil spring, used to attach a paper rabbit embellishment, unexpectedly detaching and flying off the card, raising concerns about its safety, particularly for young children.
Product Details
Product: American Greetings 6 05030 52325 5
Incident Overview
On April 24, 2026, a consumer purchased an American Greetings card from Meijer Store #145. The card featured a decorative paper rabbit, which was attached to the card’s surface by a small coil spring, designed to give the embellishment a three-dimensional, springy effect. Upon opening the card, the consumer reported that the small coil spring unexpectedly detached from its attachment point and flew off. Recognizing the small size of the spring and the potential danger it presented, especially as a choking hazard, the consumer promptly returned the card to the place of purchase to express their safety concern.
Safety Concerns
The primary safety concern identified in this incident is the potential for the small coil spring to detach unexpectedly, creating a significant hazard:
- Immediate Dangers: The detached coil spring is a small part and presents a serious choking hazard, particularly for infants and young children who often explore objects by putting them in their mouths. If swallowed, the spring could obstruct the airway, leading to choking, suffocation, or internal injuries. The force with which the spring “flew off” also suggests a minor risk of eye injury or startling if it impacts a person’s face.
- Long-Term Risks: While immediate choking is the most pressing concern, if a small part like this spring is ingested, it could lead to digestive complications, requiring medical intervention for removal.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) are most at risk due to their developmental stage and tendency to mouth objects. Any individual opening the card could also be startled or sustain a minor injury from the unexpected detachment.
- Property Damage Potential: While less significant than personal injury, a flying spring could potentially cause minor cosmetic damage to delicate surfaces or nearby items, though this is not a primary concern in this incident.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own or encounter this specific American Greetings card or similar cards featuring small, spring-attached embellishments should take immediate action:
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you possess this card, or one with similar spring-attached components, immediately remove it from circulation, especially if there are young children in the household. Do not attempt to open or use the card if the embellishment appears loose or damaged.
- How to Check if They Own the Affected Product: Check the UPC or product identifier on your American Greetings cards. Look for “American Greetings 6 05030 52325 5” or any card featuring a paper rabbit or similar small decoration attached by a coil spring.
- Prevention Measures: Keep all greeting cards with small, detachable parts out of reach of children. Regularly inspect children’s toys and other household items for small, loose components that could pose a choking hazard.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident, if the spring detached, or if you have any safety concerns regarding this product, please report it immediately to the manufacturer, AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION, and file an incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION has confirmed receipt of the incident report. At this time, details regarding the specific actions the manufacturer plans to take, or has already taken, in response to this reported choking hazard are not publicly available in the incident report.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.