June 17, 2026 — A consumer reported a safety concern regarding an American Greetings novelty card after a small coil spring, to which a paper rabbit was attached, unexpectedly detached and flew off when the card was opened. The incident, which occurred on April 24, 2026, highlights a potential choking hazard, 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 attached via a small coil spring, intended to give the rabbit a bouncy, three-dimensional effect. Upon opening the card, the small coil spring unexpectedly detached from its fastening point and flew off. Concerned about the potential for the small, detached spring to become a choking hazard, the consumer promptly returned the card to the place of purchase to report the safety issue.
Safety Concerns
The detachment of the small coil spring from the American Greetings card presents several safety concerns:
- Immediate Choking Hazard: The most significant risk is that the small coil spring, once detached, becomes a loose, ingestible object. This poses an immediate and severe choking hazard, especially for infants and young children who often explore objects by putting them in their mouths. Choking can lead to serious injury or death.
- Ingestion Risk: Beyond choking, accidental ingestion of the spring could lead to internal injuries or blockages, requiring medical intervention.
- Eye and Facial Injury: If the coil spring detaches with force, it could potentially strike a person’s eye or face, causing minor injuries, irritation, or startling them.
- Pet Safety: Similar to young children, pets, particularly curious puppies and kittens, are at risk of finding and ingesting small, detached parts, leading to choking or internal issues.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own an American Greetings card with small, spring-loaded attachments, particularly the specific model involved in this incident (6 05030 52325 5), should take the following precautions:
- Immediately Stop Use: If you have this specific card or a similar novelty card with small, detachable spring components, stop using it, especially if there are infants, young children, or pets in the household.
- Inspect the Product: Carefully examine any novelty cards with small attached components for signs of looseness or weak attachment points. If the component appears flimsy or easily detachable, consider it a potential hazard.
- Keep Out of Reach: Store all such cards out of the reach of children and pets.
- Safe Disposal: If you deem the card unsafe, dispose of it in a way that prevents children or pets from accessing the hazardous components.
- Report Incidents: If you experience a similar issue with this or any other product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous products and prevent future incidents.
Manufacturer’s Response
AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION has acknowledged 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.