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Product Recall Number: 15-742

Why was Trash cans recalled?

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.

Trash cans
Here's product recall specific data for Trash cans.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-742

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-07-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair, Refund

  • Units: About 367,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and Costco.com between December 2013 and June 2015 for about $50.

  • Importers: Costco Wholesale Corporation, of Issaquah, Wash.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed