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March - April 2008 - Travel Lithium Batteries Restricted on Flights Those who travel with electronic devices and spare lithium batteries have to consider how they pack and transport them. Effective January 1, spare batteries may not be packed in checked luggage. Spares are defined as batteries you carry separately from the devices they power. When batteries are installed in a device, they are not considered spare batteries. You may bring spare lithium batteries with you in carry-on baggage, however you should take packing precautions to avoid short-circuits. If you do check a device, you may do so with the battery installed. However, it is recommended that you do not check electronic devices. The following quantity limits apply to both your spare and installed batteries. The limits are expressed in grams of "equivalent lithium content." Eight grams of equivalent lithium content is approximately 100 watt-hours. 25 grams is approximately 300 watt-hours.
Examples of extended-life rechargeable lithium batteries (more than 8 but not more than 25 grams of equivalent lithium content) include a 130 watt-hour "universal" lithium ion battery or a 160 watt-hour lithium ion battery for professional audio/visual equipment. Although you may carry some devices and installed batteries in checked baggage, carrying them in carry-on baggage, when practicable, is preferred. In checked baggage, ensure that devices remain switched off, either by built-in switch/trigger locks, by taping the activation switch in the "off" position, or by other appropriate measures. Be sure to take protective measures to prevent against short-circuits. For more information, visit http://safetravel.dot.gov.
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