The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is sending out guidance to travelers on this one particularly buzzy item.

The agency is advising people to pack electric toothbrushes in a certain way so they don’t get confiscated at security screenings.

“Traveling with your electric toothbrush, or other items that buzz? If they have an installed lithium battery you should pack them in your carry-on bag,” the TSA explained in a recent post on X.

Here’s what you need to know about this TSA reminder.

Why is the TSA asking people to pack electric toothbrushes in their carry-on?

TSA is asking people to pack these items in their carry-on because they contain lithium batteries. These batteries can potentially catch fire in a checked bag.

According to Department of Transportation guideli

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