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jgmiller

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13. This should have been done a long time ago

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 04:19 PM

Aug 24

The problem is not that lithium-ion batteries are inherently dangerous if properly made and maintained. A lof of the stuff people buy have poorly made ones to keep the product as cheap as possible. These batteries when they fail can catch fire and don't go out when deprived of oxygen. The chemical process that occurs when they catch fire produces it's own oxygen, so fire suppresion systems in the cargo holds of planes can't put them out.

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TSA Announces Checked-In Luggage Change [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 23 OP

This is directed at women. bucolic_frolic Aug 23 #1

No it isn't. Those batteries can ignite and have done so on planes. It's rare, but if they ignite in the hold, Scrivener7 Aug 23 #2

Agree but i think it's been in effect for a while LearnedHand Aug 23 #3

A battery is a battery, whether it's in a computer, a charging device, or a hair curler. nilram Aug 25 #17

I was agreeing, not disputing LearnedHand Aug 25 #19

Much like wheelchair batteries. "Smart" luggage and Segways are also heavily restricted. Grokenstein Aug 23 #4

Who the fuck is riding around on a motherfucking suitcase? SoFlaBro Aug 24 #12

"Who the fuck is riding around on a motherfucking suitcase?" BumRushDaShow Aug 24 #14

It actually looks kinda fucking fun. SoFlaBro Aug 25 #20

Apparently it is popular BumRushDaShow Aug 25 #21

Are butane lighters verboten? Sneederbunk Aug 23 #5

Wait Coolgoober Aug 23 #6

How many fires have there been? Old Crank Aug 23 #7

Almost two a week. Is there something wrong with this law? Scrivener7 Aug 24 #8

I was asking for data. Old Crank Aug 24 #9

Yes. The clip shows a device smoking in the cabin, presumably because Scrivener7 Aug 24 #10

I learn something new every day. Thanks! CozyMystery Aug 24 #11

To be clear, batteries are prohibited from checked luggage. nilram Aug 25 #18

This should have been done a long time ago jgmiller Aug 24 #13

Passengers should be allowed to pack their devices with the batteries removed FakeNoose Aug 24 #15

Yes and I bet they allow ones with removable batteries jgmiller Aug 24 #16

"The change directly affects millions of travelers who rely on battery-powered hair styling tools"? maxsolomon Aug 25 #22