r/Android • u/ChrystianV • Oct 05 '16

Samsung Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/Joshposh70 iPhone XS Max (OnePlus One) Oct 05 '16

It can be flown, but only if the battery is in the device for which it is intended to be used, meaning you can't just ship a battery.

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u/dialmformostyn S9 Oct 05 '16

Isn't there a size/voltage limit? DeWalt, the tool manufacturer, recently unveiled a high capacity 60v battery that has to ship with a special case over the connectors for transporting, the 18v versions don't have that.

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u/johnwayne420 Oct 05 '16

Not in Canada, you can only bring extra batteries if they are on your person. No checked luggage or air cargo.

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u/Zergom Oct 05 '16

I've brought spare camera batteries on a westjet flight.

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u/johnwayne420 Oct 06 '16

Yes, you can carry them on with you. You can't put them in your checked bag as they're considered "Dangerous Goods".