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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 6:58 pm
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TSO1973
 
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Originally Posted by MaecDavidMiller
Greetings,

I would like to take a home (not portable) combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector to Russa from NY on a plane. I looked all through TSAs website, and here, and didn't see anything definitive. I wouldn't be concerned, except I remember at least when I was a kid that smoke detectors had some slight radioactive footprint.

Anyone know if I can take the device with me, and if so should I check it or carry it on?

Thanks!
Have never seen one come through the checkpoint. That said, I don't see why you should have any problems in either checked or carryon.
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