Posted batteries in a parcel - what will happen?

[RainingBatsAndFrogs]

I posted a parcel to my DC at Uni, with some Halloween decs inside, amongst other treats. They asked my at the Post Office if the parcel contained batteries and I said no.

Then later remembered that there is a little light with 2 x AA batteries.

Will they X ray it and destroy the parcel?

[Crystalknobs]

I doubt it, if a parcel has batteries in it I think all they do is put a sticker on it .

[LolalovesLondon]

‘batteries are allowed when sent with or contained in/connected to an electronic device, but are subject to packaging, volume and quantity restrictions’


Read this to the end! It’s very reassuring despite the rather shocking opening statement!! 😅

andrewminalto.com/royal-mail-batteries/

[ragged]

It's usually ok if within a device.It's loose batteries they don't like.
I've posted stuff with batteries (declared).Such as old phones.
I don't think anything is routinely x-rayed.

[ToastyFingers]

I occasionally work on a post office.
It's only lithium batteries that need to be declared and so long as they are in the device it doesn't require any additional labelling. You'll be fine. Xx

[ErrolTheDragon]

Will they X ray it and destroy the parcel?

I've no idea if parcels are x-rayed, but why on earth do you think that would destroy the parcel? Checked in laptops etc on airlines are routinely X-rayed with no ill effects.

[SnuggyBuggy]

I doubt they will notice

[Bargebill19]

Nothing! Other than your parcel will be delivered. Hopefully the recipient will love it.
The end.

[RainingBatsAndFrogs]

@ErrolTheDragon

Will they X ray it and destroy the parcel?

I've no idea if parcels are x-rayed, but why on earth do you think that would destroy the parcel? Checked in laptops etc on airlines are routinely X-rayed with no ill effects.

Guilt is making me catastrophise!

Because I assumed the battery question was about terrorism or fear of explosions,, same as the question at the airport. I didn't think the X ray would destroy the parcel, I meant a controlled explosion of DC's Halloween light up pumpkin.

[RainingBatsAndFrogs]

Thank you all.
I am re-assured.