Reported Jul 17, 2015
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Costco Wholesale Corporation of Issaquah, Wash.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trash cans and return them to Costco for a full refund or contact EKO for a free repair kit with a redesigned black plastic protective collar and installation instructions. Costco is notifying consumers who purchased the trash cans directly.
Firm contact: EKO USA at (800) 354-7426 anytime or online at www.ekousaltd.com and click on "Product Recall on Sensible Eco Living 80L/21G Motion Sensor Trash Cans (Costco Item #807890)" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Trash cans
- Amount recalled
- About 367,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged and expose a sharp edge, posing a risk of laceration to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: EKO has received 13 reports of incidents in which the black plastic protective collar dislodged and exposed a sharp edge, resulting in laceration injuries.
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