Notice and Apology Regarding Administrative Rule Update on Bringing Products Equipped with Sodium-ion Batteries onto Aircraft
Elecom Co., Ltd. announced that due to an update in administrative rules by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Civil Aviation Bureau, products equipped with sodium-ion batteries (including mobile batteries and handy fans) are now prohibited from being carried on board or checked into aircraft as of April 24, 2026. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused to customers and urges caution.
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On April 24, 2026, the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced an update to its “Representative Examples of Items Restricted from Carry-on or Checked Baggage on Board” (※1), newly clarifying that “sodium-ion batteries (including mobile batteries with built-in sodium-ion batteries)” are now prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage on aircraft.
※1: https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001425421.pdf
Following this, Elecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Koichi Ishimi) would like to inform its customers that the “Sodium-ion Mobile Battery” and “Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery” products sold by the company can no longer be carried on board or checked into aircraft.
Some packaging for “Sodium-ion Mobile Battery” and our website, etc., indicated “Carry-on compatible,” but due to the aforementioned administrative rule update, please note that both carry-on and checked baggage are prohibited as of April 24, 2026.
We deeply apologize for the significant inconvenience and trouble this causes our customers.
Customers who own the affected products may have them discarded or confiscated during security inspections at the airport. We ask that you do not carry on or check these products when using an aircraft.
**Affected Products**
Product Name: Sodium-ion Mobile Battery
Applicable Model Numbers: DE-C55L-9000BK, DE-C55L-9000LGY, EC-C27LBK
Product Name: Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery, with Cooling Plate
Applicable Model Numbers: FAN-U264BE, FAN-U264GN, FAN-U264WH
Product Name: Compact Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery
Applicable Model Numbers: FAN-U265BK, FAN-U265GN, FAN-U265WH
**Changes**
Before Change: Carry-on Permitted
After Change: Carry-on / Checked Baggage Prohibited
※In some cases, exceptions may apply depending on airline regulations.
**Background / Rationale**
This measure is based on the regulation update by the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (dated April 24, 2026).
※For details, please check “Representative Examples of Items Restricted from Carry-on or Checked Baggage on Board” on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.
**Future Actions**
We will progressively revise the labeling on our website regarding this matter.
For product packaging currently in circulation, we will also proceed with revisions, but during the transition period, old packaging (with descriptions such as “Cabin Carry-on OK”) and new packaging may temporarily coexist. Please understand that the content of this announcement takes precedence for the latest guidance.
Furthermore, these products meet various safety standards and there are no safety issues with their normal use in daily life. You can continue to use them with peace of mind.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
**Contact Information**
Elecom Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center
Phone Number: 0120-502-501 (Toll-free)
Hours: 10:00～18:00
Monday～Friday (excluding holidays, summer holidays, and specific year-end/new-year holidays)
For more details, please visit our website from the URL below.
https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/important/20260428-01/
**Company Information**
Elecom was founded in 1986 and has expanded its corporate scale with the advent of the personal computer boom. We primarily develop, manufacture, and sell IT peripheral products, and in recent years, we have expanded into various fields beyond digital such as PCs and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty products, outdoor goods, pet appliances, and solution proposals. We have continued to grow by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone.
Our stated purpose, “Better being,” is the raison d'être of the Elecom Group. We aim to pursue better technology and quality, bring happiness to people worldwide, and improve society. We strive for a better global environment and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. We will continue to pursue what we have cherished since our founding and grow sustainably as the Elecom Group.
**Company Overview**
Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.
Head Office: LA Tower 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: May 1986 (Showa 61)
Representative: Koichi Ishimi, Representative Director and President
※1: https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001425421.pdf
Following this, Elecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Koichi Ishimi) would like to inform its customers that the “Sodium-ion Mobile Battery” and “Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery” products sold by the company can no longer be carried on board or checked into aircraft.
Some packaging for “Sodium-ion Mobile Battery” and our website, etc., indicated “Carry-on compatible,” but due to the aforementioned administrative rule update, please note that both carry-on and checked baggage are prohibited as of April 24, 2026.
We deeply apologize for the significant inconvenience and trouble this causes our customers.
Customers who own the affected products may have them discarded or confiscated during security inspections at the airport. We ask that you do not carry on or check these products when using an aircraft.
**Affected Products**
Product Name: Sodium-ion Mobile Battery
Applicable Model Numbers: DE-C55L-9000BK, DE-C55L-9000LGY, EC-C27LBK
Product Name: Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery, with Cooling Plate
Applicable Model Numbers: FAN-U264BE, FAN-U264GN, FAN-U264WH
Product Name: Compact Handy Fan with Sodium-ion Battery
Applicable Model Numbers: FAN-U265BK, FAN-U265GN, FAN-U265WH
**Changes**
Before Change: Carry-on Permitted
After Change: Carry-on / Checked Baggage Prohibited
※In some cases, exceptions may apply depending on airline regulations.
**Background / Rationale**
This measure is based on the regulation update by the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (dated April 24, 2026).
※For details, please check “Representative Examples of Items Restricted from Carry-on or Checked Baggage on Board” on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.
**Future Actions**
We will progressively revise the labeling on our website regarding this matter.
For product packaging currently in circulation, we will also proceed with revisions, but during the transition period, old packaging (with descriptions such as “Cabin Carry-on OK”) and new packaging may temporarily coexist. Please understand that the content of this announcement takes precedence for the latest guidance.
Furthermore, these products meet various safety standards and there are no safety issues with their normal use in daily life. You can continue to use them with peace of mind.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
**Contact Information**
Elecom Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center
Phone Number: 0120-502-501 (Toll-free)
Hours: 10:00～18:00
Monday～Friday (excluding holidays, summer holidays, and specific year-end/new-year holidays)
For more details, please visit our website from the URL below.
https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/important/20260428-01/
**Company Information**
Elecom was founded in 1986 and has expanded its corporate scale with the advent of the personal computer boom. We primarily develop, manufacture, and sell IT peripheral products, and in recent years, we have expanded into various fields beyond digital such as PCs and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty products, outdoor goods, pet appliances, and solution proposals. We have continued to grow by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone.
Our stated purpose, “Better being,” is the raison d'être of the Elecom Group. We aim to pursue better technology and quality, bring happiness to people worldwide, and improve society. We strive for a better global environment and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. We will continue to pursue what we have cherished since our founding and grow sustainably as the Elecom Group.
**Company Overview**
Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.
Head Office: LA Tower 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: May 1986 (Showa 61)
Representative: Koichi Ishimi, Representative Director and President