In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Eko has recalled its motion sensor trash cans, sold exclusively at Costco, due to a laceration hazard. The recall affects about 367,000 units.
Eko has received 13 reports of incidents in which the black plastic protective collar dislodged and exposed a sharp edge, resulting in laceration injuries.
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 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.
The cans were sold at Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50.
Consumers have been directed to 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.
