Precious moments – Product Liability Lawyer

2026-04-24 – A toddler suffered a lip laceration requiring emergency medical treatment after a Precious Moments cup shattered during use, according to a recently filed incident report with the CPSC SaferProducts database. The product, marketed to babies and toddlers, is reported to have broken into sharp shards, posing a laceration hazard. The manufacturer is Precious Moments, Inc.

Product Details

Brand Name: Precious moments
Manufacturer: PRECIOUS MOMENTS, INC.
Retailer: Preciousmoments.com
Incident Report Number: 5973752
Severity Type Name: Emergency Department Treatment Received
Severity Type ID: 9

Incident Overview

On March 28, 2026, a family received a baby/toddler dining set from Precious Moments directly via mail. Within hours of receiving the product, a 2.5-year-old child fell while using a cup from the set. The cup shattered upon impact, causing a laceration to the child's lip. The parent took the child to the emergency room, where two stitches were required to close the wound.

According to the incident report, the product is marketed to babies and toddlers as shatterproof. However, the reporter stated that no warnings on the packaging indicated that the cup could shatter easily and cause injury. The edges of the broken cup were described as being as sharp as ceramic, contributing to the severity of the laceration. The reporter noted that the product was used as intended and that the incident occurred shortly after receipt.

Safety Concerns

Immediate Dangers: The primary danger is the sudden shattering of the cup into sharp-edged fragments during use. When a child falls while holding or using the cup, the impact can cause it to break, creating shards capable of deep cuts. In this case, the laceration required stitches, indicating the potential for significant injury to soft tissues like lips, gums, or skin.

Who Might Be Affected: Infants and toddlers are the intended users of this product and are most at risk. Their developing motor skills make falls common, and their smaller size means that lacerations can be more severe relative to body area. Additionally, caregivers nearby could be injured by flying shards.

Environmental Triggers: The cup's susceptibility to shattering may be triggered by impact from a fall, which is a foreseeable event during normal use by a toddler. The product's description as "shatterproof" may lead caregivers to underestimate the risk of breakage, increasing the likelihood of injury when a fall occurs.

Warning Signs: There are no reported warning signs before the cup shatters. The product appears intact until a sudden impact causes it to break. This lack of visible degradation makes the hazard particularly dangerous because caregivers cannot anticipate failure.

What Our Clients Say

What Consumers Should Do

Stop Using Immediately: Cease use of any Precious Moments dining set or similar products that have not been confirmed as shatter-resistant. Do not allow children to handle cups or dishes that may break into sharp pieces.
Preserve the Product: Keep all pieces of the broken cup, along with any packaging and purchase receipts. This evidence is important for potential investigations or claims.
Document the Incident: Take photographs of the injury, the broken product, and the packaging. Write down the date, time, and details of the incident while they are fresh in memory.
Seek Medical Attention: If a child or adult sustains a laceration from a broken cup, seek prompt medical care to clean the wound, stop bleeding, and determine if stitches are needed. Keep records of all medical treatment.
Report to the CPSC: File a report on SaferProducts.gov with details of the incident. Reference report ID 5973752 if applicable. This helps regulators identify hazards and take action.
Check for Recalls: Visit CPSC.gov to see if Precious Moments has issued any recalls or safety warnings for this product.

Consumers who suffered injury or property damage as a result of this product may wish to speak with a product liability attorney about their legal options.

Manufacturer's Response

The manufacturer's official response to this specific incident report is not publicly available at the time of this writing.

Legal Help Available

H Law Group is a California-based product liability law firm dedicated to helping consumers injured by dangerous or defective products. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our team offers free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your situation and explore your legal options. If you or a loved one was injured by Precious moments or a similar product, contact H Law Group at (888) 499-4948 for a free, no-obligation consultation.