The F.A.A. is investigating the incident.
Lithium batteries, which are common in electronics like laptops, cellphones and smart watches, can overheat and in some cases, spark fires. In recent years, governments and airlines around the world have increasingly restricted how passengers can travel with products containing these batteries.
In the United States, lithium batteries are generally banned from checked baggage unless the devices that include them are powered off. Spare lithium batteries, such as portable chargers and power banks, cannot be checked and must be in carry-on baggage.
The F.A.A. has verified 58 incidents in which a lithium battery led to smoke, fire or extreme heat on passenger or cargo flights as of mid-August. The majority of cases have involved battery packs, and a handful led to the flight being diverted from its intended destination.
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