Fire Extinguisher Recall

Phantom · 05-01-2018, 12:58 PM

The great Team at MVYC alerted us to this and thought I would share with all as you begin Prepping your boats for launch ........... If your Marina did not mention, "shame on them" !

Kidde Fire Extinguishers .... which are factory supplied in many boat models for years had a Major recall late last year .......... So check yours before launch

November 2, 2017 - In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The replacement program was initiated because certain fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to activate, posing a risk of failure to discharge. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard. The product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers.

Full Details here --> https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en...-extinguisher/

Happy & Safe Boating All .............. The PHANTOM launches Sat morning !

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smith point boater · 05-02-2018, 07:15 AM

I did return several extinguishers in November as a result of this recall. You just need to be patient expecting the new ones to arrive. It was at least 8 weeks before the replacements arrived - and they are a definite improvement over the recalled ones. FYI - make sure you follow the directions regarding Fedex shipping - it is all prepaid but for safety reasons Fedex needs to know that your package is part of the recall

05-01-2018, 12:58 PM	#1
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Fire Extinguisher Recall The great Team at MVYC alerted us to this and thought I would share with all as you begin Prepping your boats for launch ........... If your Marina did not mention, "shame on them" ! Kidde Fire Extinguishers .... which are factory supplied in many boat models for years had a Major recall late last year .......... So check yours before launch November 2, 2017 - In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The replacement program was initiated because certain fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to activate, posing a risk of failure to discharge. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard. The product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers. Full Details here --> https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en...-extinguisher/ Happy & Safe Boating All .............. The PHANTOM launches Sat morning ! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-02-2018, 07:15 AM	#2
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 214 Thanks: 337 Thanked 97 Times in 56 Posts	Patience I did return several extinguishers in November as a result of this recall. You just need to be patient expecting the new ones to arrive. It was at least 8 weeks before the replacements arrived - and they are a definite improvement over the recalled ones. FYI - make sure you follow the directions regarding Fedex shipping - it is all prepaid but for safety reasons Fedex needs to know that your package is part of the recall