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TRAVELING WITH BATTERIES
Batteries and battery-powered devices are safe to travel with if you follow these simple guidelines
from the U.S. Department of Transportation:
If possible, keep spare batteries in the original retail packaging, to prevent unintentional activation or
short-circuiting.
If an on/off switch is present, be sure the switch is in the OFF POSITION.
DO NOT TRANSPORT
BATTERY WHILE ACTIVATED.
For loose batteries, place a strip of insulated tape across the battery's contacts or place each battery
in its own protective case, plastic bag or package to protect them from contact with metal objects,
such as coins, keys or jewelry.
CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS CAN SHORT-CIRCUIT THE
BATTERY LEADING TO HIGH HEAT, LEAKAGE OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Take steps to prevent crushing, puncturing or putting a high degree of
pressure on the battery, as this
can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
DON’T
store batteries or battery-powered devices in hot places
— elevated temperatures can lead
to capacity loss, leakage or rupture.
DON’T
mix old and new batteries, or mix different types or makes of batteries. This can cause
leakage or rupture, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
DON’T
give batteries to young children.
Per the U.S. Department of Transportation, “batteries pose little risk contained in the devices
they power and that taking the battery out of the device does not enhance safety."
For the latest in battery and battery-powered device transportation, please visit
http://safetravel.dot.gov/
.
For additional information contact:
or 1-800-590-4272. Outside the
U.S. call 615-620-1370.
