Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters. Specifically, it requires the CPSC to adopt existing standards from ANSI, CAN, and UL, ensuring manufacturers and distributors comply with these safety requirements. The bill also mandates the CPSC to report to Congress on incidents involving these batteries, including identifying the source of information and details about affected products and manufacturers.
Key provisions
- The CPSC must issue final consumer product safety standards based on ANSI/CAN/UL 2271, 2849, and 2272 standards within 180 days of enactment.
- The standards apply to consumer products as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act.
- Organizations revising the referenced standards must notify the CPSC of changes.
- Revised standards are treated as CPSC consumer product safety rules.
- The CPSC must report to Congress on lithium-ion battery incidents within 5 years of enactment.
- The report must include details about the source of information, product models, compliance with standards, and manufacturer information.
- The standards cover batteries used in light electric vehicles, eBikes, and personal e-mobility devices.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of micromobility devices (electric bikes, scooters)
- Distributors of micromobility devices
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