The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its list of prohibited items just before one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Travelers heading out for Labor Day should take note, as certain cordless beauty tools are now restricted.

According to the updated Code of Federal Regulations, the following items are no longer allowed in checked luggage: • Cordless curling irons or flat irons containing gas cartridges

Cordless curling irons or flat irons containing gas cartridges • Butane-filled curling irons or flat irons

Butane-filled curling irons or flat irons • Gas refills (spare cartridges) for hair tools

Gas refills (spare cartridges) for hair tools

TSA clarified that travelers may carry one cordless hair tool powered by hydrocarbon gas, such as butane, i

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