Globe Aware volunteers know that packing for a trip can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to remember all the TSA rules. Now, with these two new items added to the banned list for checked bags, travelers have even more to keep in mind.

Don’t put these in your luggage: TSA has added new items to its banned list

Aug. 21, 2025
By Chris Mautner
Advance Local

The TSA is banning yet another item from checked luggage.

Trying to figure out what you should and shouldn’t take with you on a trip can be a frustrating experience (especially if you’re the type who happens to overthink things).

And then, of course, you have to try and remember what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) won’t allow you to take onto a plane.

Well, it’s time to add three more things to that list, as the TSA recently announced that it’s added some more items to its banned list, according to Fast Company.

Namely, cordless hair straighteners and curlers. Ones that run on lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or on gas or butane are only allowed on carry-on bags and cannot be put in checked luggage.

Furthermore, a safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element and the item must be kept from being accidentally turned on.

In addition, spare gas refill cartridges for these cordless devices are not permitted in checked luggage either.

As you might guess, the department is banning these items because they contain potentially hazardous materials.

Back in May, the TSA said it was banning portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries from checked luggage due to a risk of overheating and starting a fire.

It’s not all bad (or is that banned?) news, however. Last month, the TSA said that travelers no longer needed to take off their shoes during airport security screenings, something airline passengers have been doing for almost 20 years.