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American, United, Delta, British Airways all ban “hoverboards”
On Friday, three major US airlines’ ban against so-called "hoverboards" goes into effect. American, United, and Delta banned the devices on Thursday out of concern that their lithium ion batteries could be a fire hazard on a flight. According to the Los Angeles Times, British Airways will also reject the self-balancing devices. In a statement, Delta said that it had "reviewed hoverboard product specifications and found that manufacturers do not consistently provide detail about… (arstechnica.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Considering the fires that have broken out with these things I don't even want one in my house let alone 33,000 ft.
Its about to the point of not letting them on any AC no way no how. Only a matter of time before there is another accident with them on a plane. Just saw a video of a hoverboard going up in flames inside a mall. The fire was extremely hard to put out considering the size of the battery's.
Saw that one. Also one burned down a house and another caught on fire on the sidewalk. That's enough for me - not on my airplane.
Ummm.
Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries are allowed.
This article gets the battery size incorrect.
Lithium ion battery size is limited to 300 watt hours (Wh) or 25 grams equivalent lithium content (ELC).
One spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh (13.5 grams ELC) each may be carried in carry-on baggage.
Also, lithium ion batteries must be removed from this type of mobility device and battery terminals protected from short circuit. The lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. The passenger must advise the airline of the battery location and the airline must notify the Pilot-in-command of the battery location in the cabin.
Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries are allowed.
This article gets the battery size incorrect.
Lithium ion battery size is limited to 300 watt hours (Wh) or 25 grams equivalent lithium content (ELC).
One spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh (13.5 grams ELC) each may be carried in carry-on baggage.
Also, lithium ion batteries must be removed from this type of mobility device and battery terminals protected from short circuit. The lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. The passenger must advise the airline of the battery location and the airline must notify the Pilot-in-command of the battery location in the cabin.
The difference is that everybody and their uncle is rushing to cash in on this fad with cheaply made, mass-assembled products using components from the lowest bidder. That doesn't happen with electric wheelchairs.
Wanta bet!
Most Wheelchairs and scooters are built with lead acid or gel-cell batteries, not Lithium-ion.