{"id":9460,"date":"2021-07-08T17:20:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=9460"},"modified":"2025-04-08T20:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:11:19","slug":"how-to-pack-ship-lithium-ion-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-ship-lithium-ion-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack & Ship Lithium Ion Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"

The dangers of lithium ion batteries are often underestimated\u2014until something goes wrong.<\/p>\n

Take the fire in Morris, Illinois,<\/a> for example. Nearly 200,000 pounds of improperly stored lithium batteries ignited inside an old paper mill, causing a blaze that burned for several days. Toxic smoke and hazardous runoff forced evacuations and contaminated the local environment.<\/p>\n

Events like this are why lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods. When damaged, improperly packaged, or stored incorrectly, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That’s why strict regulations exist for shipping lithium ion batteries. These rechargeable power sources are common\u2014but also high-risk when mishandled. Whether you’re shipping them alone, packed with equipment, or contained in a device, compliance is critical.<\/p>\n

To ship lithium ion batteries safely and legally, you must get three things right:<\/p>\n

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  1. Documentation<\/li>\n
  2. Packaging<\/li>\n
  3. Labeling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>