New US DOT Hazmat Safety Rule to Place Lithium Battery Limits
in Carry-on Baggage on Passenger Aircraft Effective January 1,
2008
Passengers will no longer be able to pack loose lithium
batteries in checked luggage beginning January 1, 2008 once new
federal safety rules take effect. The new regulation, designed to
reduce the risk of lithium battery fires, will continue to allow
lithium batteries in checked baggage if they are installed in
electronic devices, or in carry-on baggage if stored in plastic
bags.