Power tools with rechargeable lithium batteries
For Power tools with rechargeable lithium batteries, carrier is FAA (air transport); restriction type is restricted; scope is carry-on and checked baggage; conditions is Remove the battery and pack it in carry-on while checking the tool; checked devices must be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation within watt-hour limits, recorded from its source on 2026-08-10.
- Item category
- Power tools with rechargeable lithium batteries verified
- Carrier
- FAA (air transport) our reading
- Restriction type
- restricted our reading
- Scope
- carry-on and checked baggage our reading
- Conditions
- Remove the battery and pack it in carry-on while checking the tool; checked devices must be completely powered off and protected from accidental activation within watt-hour limits. verified
Values marked our reading are our classification of what the source says — the source does not print them in those words. The quote below is the evidence for each one; judge it yourself.
What the source says
Lithium battery-powered devices like power tools can be checked only if they are completely powered off and protected from accidental activation (like in the manufacturer’s hard case) while still meeting the watt-hour (Wh) restrictions.
— faa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-10
Source
- faa.govhttps://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart