Review on ITouchless SoftStep 3 Gallon Slim Bathroom Step Trash Can With Odor Filter & Removable Inner Bucket, 11 Liter Pedal Stainless Steel Small Garbage Bin For Home, Office, Bedroom, Business, Cubicle by Nicole Scheibler

I've had this garbage can for about 6 months. It looks great, but the following problems have developed:1. The hinge mechanism failed last week, so now the lid either stays partially open (jammed against the open / close control rod) or falls down undamped as its not connected to the control rod. This seems to be an inherent flaw in the design as the control rod has no leverage to push against the lid, so it was a matter of time before the whole thing failed.2. The hinge mechanism is exposed and always dirty. Sure you can clean it, but it's all corners and little openings that make it impossible to keep clean. I've taken to dragging it outside and hosing it off as needed, because a spray & wipe w/ cleaner doesn't work.3. The anti stink filter doesn't seem to bring much to the party, but the lid does seal up the can while in use.I wanted this to work because the design is really slick and it looks great in the kitchen. Unfortunately now the foot pedal no longer works and it needs a hand job every time to open it up.FOLLOW UP 13 Jan 2020 - The manufacturer did ship a replacement lid assembly. It was a quick install and the lid works again. It was great that they honored the warranty, but the replacement part seems to be the same as the OEM; I hopes it holds up