TSA item rule · verified 2026-07-02
Can you bring electric toothbrushes on a plane?
TSA's official answer, checked against tsa.gov on 2026-07-02.
Carry-on bag yes
Allowed — TSA says lithium-battery devices should ride in the cabin. Officers may ask you to power it on.
Checked bag limits apply
TSA's guidance points lithium-battery devices to carry-on; if you must check it, power it fully off.
Liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on follow the TSA 3-1-1 rule. The final decision always rests with the TSA officer at the checkpoint.
Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · checked 2026-07-02
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Common questions
Can you bring electric toothbrushes in a carry-on?
Allowed — TSA says lithium-battery devices should ride in the cabin. Officers may ask you to power it on.
Can you bring electric toothbrushes in checked baggage?
TSA's guidance points lithium-battery devices to carry-on; if you must check it, power it fully off.