what happens if you put a vape in checked luggage
It could explode.
The TSA has rules about what you can and cannot carry on a plane. Any electronic device larger than a cell phone must be removed from your carry-on bag and placed in the plane’s checked luggage.
That means if you have a vape pen, e-cigarette, or other vaping device, it must go in your checked bag.
The problem is that some vapes are powered by lithium ion batteries — the same type of battery that caught fire in Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones last year. And when lithium ion batteries get too hot, they can explode or catch fire.
A vape pen exploded in a woman’s checked bag on an Alaska Airlines flight from Juneau to Anchorage last month, according to Alaska Dispatch News. The explosion tore open her suitcase and injured her hand.
In another incident last year, a vape exploded in a passenger’s pocket while he was waiting for his flight at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, according to ABC News affiliate WABC-TV.
Checked bags are subject to higher temperatures than carry-on bags, which is the first issue.
The second issue is that checked bags are subjected to greater pressure than carry-on bags. Both of these factors can cause damage to the mod and its components.
If you're traveling with your vape and want to keep it safe, here are a few tips:
Make sure that your mod is in a sturdy case (like the one included with your device) and put it in a ziplock bag before checking it in. That way, if there's any water damage, it will be contained.
Put your batteries in another ziplock bag. Batteries can leak when they come into contact with water or other liquids, so keeping them in a separate bag will prevent any damage from occurring during the trip.
Make sure all of your chargers are packed safely as well — not just for themselves but for any other devices that might be damaged by their power source (like laptops).
It will likely be stolen.
If you want to vape in your checked luggage, you're going to have to be careful. There are a number of dangers that you'll face if you don't follow the rules.
If you're traveling by plane, there are two main dangers:
Theft. Your vape will likely be stolen if it's left in the wrong place. Stolen vapes aren't covered by insurance and can cost hundreds of dollars to replace. Unfortunately, many vapers leave their vapes behind or forget about them when they travel.
Dangerous situations. If someone finds your vape, they might assume that it's a bomb or other dangerous device — even if it's just an e-cigarette! If someone thinks that your vape is some sort of explosive device, they could call security immediately and have them confiscate your bag before anyone has time to explain what happened. This could cause a lot of panic and confusion for everyone involved (including yourself).https://www.freetontech.com/
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