Hoverboard
Hoverboards are banned from both carry-on and checked baggage on virtually all US airlines because of their oversized lithium battery.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Not allowed
Carry-on details
Not allowed. Hoverboards (self-balancing scooters) use a large, non-removable lithium-ion battery that typically exceeds the 160 Wh ceiling allowed on passenger aircraft, and the battery generally can't be verified or removed for separate handling. Virtually every major US airline bans them from the cabin entirely.
Checked-bag details
Not allowed. For the same battery-fire-risk reason, hoverboards are also banned from checked baggage on virtually all US carriers — this is one of the few items prohibited in both directions.
Special instructions
This ban has been in place industry-wide since 2016 following multiple battery-fire incidents. A small number of airlines outside the US may have different policies, but assume a hoverboard cannot fly on a US carrier and plan to ship it separately or leave it home.
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FAQ
- Can I check a hoverboard instead of carrying it on?
- No. Hoverboards are banned from both carry-on and checked baggage on virtually all US airlines because of their oversized, typically non-removable lithium battery.
- Is there any way to fly with a hoverboard?
- Not on most US carriers. A very small number of models with a smaller, verifiably-removable battery under the Wh limit might be accepted with airline approval, but this is rare — confirm directly with your airline before attempting.
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Sources: FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials), TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.