To reduce the risk of batteries catching on fire, the US Transportation department is now requiring that batteries in checked bags be stored in a plastic bag. This applies only for batteries that are not installed in a device. This new regulation came into effect yesterday.

“Doing something as simple as keeping a spare battery in its original retail packaging or a plastic zip-lock bag will prevent unintentional short-circuiting and fires,” Krista Edwards, deputy administrator of the PHMSA.

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