Trash cans
CPSC Recall #15-742 — July 17, 2015
Product
Trash cans
Description
The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged and expose a sharp edge.
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.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 367,000
Sold At
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50.
Importer
Costco Wholesale Corporation, of Issaquah, Wash.
Manufactured In
China