CPSC2015-07-17
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Costco Wholesale Corporation, of Issaquah, Wash.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50.
Affected count
About 367,000
Injuries reported
EKO has received 13 reports of incidents in which the black plastic protective collar dislodged and exposed a sharp edge, resulting in laceration injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Trash cans
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/EKO-Recalls-Motion-Sensor-Trash-Cans-Sold-Exclusively-at-CostcoDon't want to check this manually?
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