SafeCargo Valentine's Day Shipping

Businesses: It’s the last minute push for shipping Valentine's Day gifts! Find out if your products could be dangerous and how to ship them to your customers safely by air as #SafeCargo. Check with your shipping company and learn more at SafeCargo.

PackSafe Resource Page Updated

The PackSafe resource page, which "provides resources for passengers to review how to fly safely with dangerous goods," has been updated to a more user-friendly format. The page now includes a reorganized layout with drop-down menus, visual thumbnails and more. To learn more click here.

Did You Know Vapes Can Cause Fires During Flight?

"Vape safety is important, don’t blow it. Pack your vape safely for your next flight with these tips: Keep it with you in the cabin, not in checked bags. Do not use or charge it in the aircraft."

You can learn more by clicking here.

Resources for Passenger Airlines

We have a number of resources available for passenger air carriers. One in particular is a printable chart highlighting which common dangerous goods are allowed in checked and/or carry-on baggage and which are not. This useful chart offers a concise summary on carrying and checking in everything from batteries, drones, and dry ice to medical devices and mobility aids. To learn more, click here.

Lithium Battery Air Incidents Involving Smoke, Fire or Extreme Heat

Note: These are lithium battery related events involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat that the FAA is aware of and should not be considered a complete listing of all such incidents. The methods of collecting and recording these incidents and the data involved has changed over the life span of this chart as the FAA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has evolved.  The incident summaries included here are intended to be brief and objective. They do not represent all information the FAA has collected, nor do they include all investigative or enforcement action taken. This chart was last updated on January 12, 2024.

PHMSA's "Hazardous Matters" Newsletter - January - March 2024

Spotlight: Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion Battery-Powered Micromobility Devices

The lithium-ion batteries powering micromobility devices—like ebikes and scooters—are considered hazardous materials. When riding, charging, shipping, or disposing of these devices, special care is required to protect your battery from damage. This resource was developed to help owners and riders of micromobility devices understand lithium-ion battery safety. In addition to helpful safety tips for caring for, shipping, and disposing of these batteries, the brochure also explains what to do when a battery shows signs of damage, to help prevent a serious fire.  Click here to learn more.

Safety Advisory: Cylinders Requalified by BJ MedQuip Repair Service, Inc.

In June 2023, PHMSA issued a Safety Advisory to notify the public of cylinders that were over-pressurized during the requalification process and require condemnation. Affected cylinders are marked by Requalifier Identification Number (RIN) N046 and dated between March 2018 and March 2023. The Safety Advisory affects approximately 10,000 DOT 3AL cylinders, used in medical oxygen service. To facilitate proper disposition, PHMSA issued an Enforcement Discretion notice, stating that it will not take enforcement action against any trained collecting personnel who transport affected cylinders for the purpose of recovery and condemnation, including venting.

To assist the public, PHMSA has deployed a Cylinder Advisory webpage devoted to the issue. The page provides links to the Safety Advisory and Enforcement Discretion notices, explains cylinder markings, and offers tools to determine if a given cylinder is impacted and locate a requalifier.

You can also read the entire "Hazardous Matters" newsletter by clicking here.

DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

"This recall involves certain Hover-1 Helix hoverboards. The recalled hoverboards have serial numbers containing 15914, 19203, or 19988 as the fifth code in the six-code serial number affixed to the bottom of the board. The hoverboards were sold in camouflage and galaxy colors. “Hover-1” is printed on the front of the hoverboard. The model “Hover-1 Helix” and the serial number are printed on separate labels on the bottom of the hoverboard."

Homedics Recalls Massagers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

"This recall involves the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers with model number HHP-715. The product has a 120 VAC, 60 HZ power cord. “HoMedics” is printed on the side of the barrel of the product. The products are black with a handle, housing and massage head attached to the end. The product has four interchangeable massage heads.

Only manufacturing dates through the end of 2022 and prior are included in the recall. The manufacturing date is represented by a date code found on a sticker on the underside of the product’s barrel. Date codes are a 4-digit number WWYY where WW is the sequential week of the year and YY is the last two digits of the manufacturing year. Only products with a YY of 20, 21 or 22 are subject to this recall."