Originally Posted by
Ranger One
Great idea - until someone's laptop lithium battery goes into runaway and the locking system fails in the 'locked' mode...
So the laptop battery goes awol in an unlocked bin at 38000ft. You still have an overhead bin fire to contend with. Who says the unlocked bin fire will be noticed and acted upon in time?
Locking the bins when the seatbelt sign is on will prevent injuries and potentially save lives throughout periods or turbulence, post landing taxy and emergency evacuations.
Go bang your head a bit more, you seem to enjoy it.