PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

SENSIBLE ECO LIVING 80L (21-Gallon) Motion Sensor Trash Can — Model EK9288BMT-80L | Costco Item #807890 Only

Original Recall Date: July 17, 2015   |   CPSC Recall Number: 15-742

Hazard: Laceration Hazard   |   Remedy: Full Refund or Free Repair Kit

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product.

Recall Overview

EKO, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall on July 17, 2015, of approximately 367,000 Sensible Eco Living 80L (21-Gallon) Motion Sensor Trash Cans sold exclusively through Costco Wholesale stores and Costco.com.

The recall addresses a potential laceration hazard associated with the black plastic protective collar located in the opening on the rear of the trash can.

The official CPSC recall information page can be found here:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/EKO-Recalls-Motion-Sensor-Trash-Cans-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco

 

Scope of Recall — Costco Item #807890 Only

This recall applies exclusively to the Sensible Eco Living 80L (21-Gallon) Motion Sensor Trash Can, Model EK9288BMT-80L, Costco Item #807890, sold through Costco between December 2013 and June 2015. This recalled model has been discontinued and is no longer manufactured or sold by EKO.

This recall does not apply to all other EKO trash cans. Consumers should check the product identification label on the underside of the trash can lid to verify the model number. If your trash can matches the recalled model, please stop using it immediately and follow the remedy instructions below.

Affected Product Identification

Product Name

Sensible Eco Living Motion Sensor Trash Can

Model Number

EK9288BMT-80L

Costco Item Number

807890

Capacity

80 Liters / 21 Gallons

Material

Stainless Steel

Approximate Dimensions

31 inches tall and 14 inches square

Operation

Motion-activated lid powered by eight AA batteries

Retailer

Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com

Sales Period

December 2013 through June 2015

Approximate Original Retail Price

$50

 Recalled product box: Sensible Eco Living 80 liter / 21 gallon motion sensor trash can, Costco item 807890, model EK9288BMT-80L Recalled Sensible Eco Living 80 liter motion sensor trash can: tall, square stainless steel can with a black lid

Important: Although this model has been discontinued, the recall remains in effect. Consumers who own the affected product should immediately stop using it and follow the recall remedy instructions provided below.

Reason for Recall

The black plastic protective collar located in the opening on the back of the trash can may become dislodged, exposing a sharp metal edge that poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trash cans.

Option 1 — Full Refund

Return the recalled trash can to Costco for a full refund.

Option 2 — Free Repair Kit

Contact EKO to request a free repair kit, which includes a redesigned black plastic protective collar and installation instructions.

When ordering, please specify glove size (S, M, L or XL). Use the chart below to properly size your glove.

Glove size chart, measured around the palm: Small: under 8 in. Medium: 8 to 9 in. Large: 9 to 10 in. Extra Large: over 10 in.

Consumers should not resume using the recalled trash can until the appropriate repair has been completed.

Recall Customer Service and Assistance

For questions regarding this recall, assistance identifying an affected product, or information about obtaining a free repair kit, please contact:

EKO USA — Product Recall Customer Service

Telephone: 1-800-354-7426

Availability: 24/7

When contacting EKO, please reference CPSC Recall Number 15-742, Model Number EK9288BMT-80L, and Costco Item Number 807890.

To help verify that your product is included in this specific recall, EKO may request supporting information, such as photographs of the trash can, its model identification label, or purchase receipt to help us best identify your product.

EKO's Commitment to Product Safety

At EKO, product safety and customer satisfaction remain important priorities. We are committed to providing consumers with information about our products and addressing product safety concerns responsibly.

We encourage consumers who own the recalled model to take the recommended corrective action.

Please note: This recall is limited to the specific model and Costco item number identified above. It does not constitute a recall of other EKO trash can models or product lines.