I bought this trash can way back in 2005. I thought the sensor has stopped working in June 2009, when the lid won't open, despite putting new batteries on. We were ready to buy another one, when the following day, it started working again. Until now, its still working and I really like the sleek, contemporary design of it. For the length of years it has been in my home, I am greatly pleased with it and would recommend this product to others.