CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2015
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves EKO Sensible Eco Living motion sensor trash cans. The trash cans ope….
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 17, 2015. Reason: The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trash cans and return them to Costco…. Verify recall #15742 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged a….
- None
- agency class
- July 17, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15742 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15742 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 367,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trash cans and return them to Costco for a full refund or contact EKO for a …
- Check the recall number (15742) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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