Tool Battery Shipping

How do I ship a recalled battery?

Tape all seams or flaps. Place the shipping label on the top of the largest side. Ensure that all required outer markings, labelings and documentation appear. FedEx will not accept or ship recalled or defective batteries, either as a stand-alone unit or contained with equipment. Waste batteries or batteries being shipped for recycling or disposal.

How do you handle battery shipments?

Train your team: Anyone handling battery shipments must be DG-trained. Have an emergency response plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all facilities and in transit. Segregate and label correctly: Use certified battery packaging and accurate documentation. Keep batteries away from flammable goods and heat sources.

Are wet batteries safe to ship internationally?

Like lithium batteries, there are strict regulations to follow when shipping wet batteries internationally. An IATA Dangerous Goods label must be attached, along with the correct UN number and shipping name for the particular type of batteries.

What types of batteries can I mail or ship internationally?

There are many types of batteries that have different requirements when you wish to mail or ship them internationally: Wet batteries, also known as flooded lead-acid batteries, are commonly found in vehicles and backup power systems.