[C320-list] Kiddie Fire Extinguisher Recall

[Christian]

Hope it's ok to post non 320 specific information, apologies if not.  My
yard sent this out yesterday, figure many of us might use Kiddie
extinguishers, so thought I'd share to help keep all safe.

Fire Extinguisher Recall

    The Kidde corporation has recalled 40 million fire extinguishers. Kidde
is the most common marine fire extinguisher sold in the United States.
There is a good chance that you have one or more of these units on your
boat. This recall is for plastic top Kidde fire extinguishers produced
between the dates of January 1, 1973 and October 25, 2015. The nozzles can
clog and fail to activate and have also detached with enough force to cause
a hazard.
     Kidde is providing free replacements with metal tops. We urge you to
check your fire extinguishers and see if they are covered by the recall.
The CPSC recall website (
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and)
shows you how to easily identify the affected fire extinguishers. Go to the
Kidde website (https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/), fill out a
simple form and Kidde will ship replacements directly to you. Included with
the replacements will be instructions on what to do with your old fire
extinguishers. You will need to have the model number, date code and serial
number to complete the form.

Christian Caperton
1994 C320 "Canuck" #138
Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL