EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-17). Hazards: laceration. Models: EK9288BMT-80L. About 367,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15742 |
| Published | 2015-07-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-17 |
| Product category | Trash and Recycle Baskets |
| Products | Trash cans |
| Firm named in the title | EKO |
| Firms | Costco Wholesale Corporation, of Issaquah, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 367,000 |
| Model numbers | EK9288BMT-80L |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, stop use |
| Sold | Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50. |
Description
This recall involves EKO Sensible Eco Living motion sensor trash cans. The trash cans open when they detect motion nearby. The recalled trash cans are stainless steel, about 31 inches tall and about 14 inches square. They have the capacity to hold 21 gallons (80 liters) of trash and the lid operates with eight AA batteries. Model number EK9288BMT-80L is on a product identification label on the underside of the trash can lid.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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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