Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] AI-generated view of Underwriters Lab battery certification label. New rules would make what is voluntary, mandatory.
New CPSC Rules Seek to Reduce Battery Fire Risks for Electric Bikes and Scooters
30 Jun 2026 | Abstracted from Electrek
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed a sweeping rule making UL battery safety standards mandatory for e-bikes. To reduce fire risks, it goes beyond voluntary rules to require tamper-resistant enclosures, over-heat charging protections, and reverse-polarity testing. Crucially, it applies to complete bikes, replacement batteries, chargers, commercial fleets, and DIY conversion kits, heavily impacting low-cost imports.
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