LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced new regulations for travelers, including a ban on certain hairstyling tools in checked luggage.

What we know:

The TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have updated their list of prohibited items to include cordless hair devices that may contain hazardous materials like gas cartridges.

More specifically, the following types of hair tools are banned in checked bags, per the FAA :

Curling irons or flat irons that contain lithium metal or lithium ion batteries

Curling irons or flat irons that are gas- or butane-fueled

Gas refills, or spare cartridges, for curling irons or flat irons.

However, the FAA states that they are still permitted in carry-on bags, provided a safety cover is securely fi

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