A320
Flight Attendant Current
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
I was called to pre-board the flight. While doing my emergency equipment checks I noticed that it was nearly impossible to remove the First Aid Kit from the forward overhead bin aircraft right. Since adding the music player below this bin has been compressed and the AED and First Aid Kit now barely fit. There is noticeable wear and tear to the top of the AED from being scrapped against the hinge; and the First Aid Kit will not come out unless you nudge it into the middle between the hinges. This could be very unsafe in an emergency situation if Flight Attendant's cannot get out lifesaving equipment.Change the shape of the first aid kit or move them to another location that allows Flight Attendant to easily access them in emergency situations.
Flight Attendant reported that the tight fit of the First Aid Kit and the AED make them difficult to remove from the overhead bin.