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Nov 28, 2019 | 8:34 am

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mstraveler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by der_saeufer

Lithium batteries (subject to size limits) that are installed in devices are NOT prohibited in checked luggage. The speaker is fine.

TSA source: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...or-less-device

Official (FAA) source: https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7

100Wh is a HUGE battery by electronic device standards--a 'normal' laptop battery is less than half that size; even a cordless Dyson vacuum cleaner battery is well within the limits.

THANK YOU! Really good to know and thanks for the links. That is exactly what I was hoping that something built in would qualify.

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