The United States Will Prohibit Electric Bicycles And Batteries That Do Not Meet Standards!

With the continuous increase of American electric bicycle users, the safety of lithium batteries has attracted the attention of relevant fire departments. The United States is solving this security problem through new legislation.
According to statistics from the New York Fire Bureau, last year, New York caused 191 fires from lithium batteries, causing 140 people to be injured and 6 people died. According to local media reports, fires involving lithium batteries are currently involved in lithium batteries every week. Recently, firefighters inspected many bicycle shops in Manhattan and found that hundreds of batteries were stored in improperly and improper charging, which violated fire safety regulations.
With the popularity of electric bicycles, lithium batteries have gradually become one of the main safety hazards in Europe and the United States. Many vehicles use traditional frames with external batteries. It also involves users of low -end products, mainly courier and commuters. Therefore, they are more sensitive to product prices and often buy products without safety certificates or waste batteries.
The New York City Council is solving the safety of lithium batteries through legislation, prohibiting sales and assembly renovation or second -hand batteries, and requires that the battery must have a safety certification label to sell. The bill was signed by New York Mayor Eric Adams as a law and forced enforcement after 180 days of promulgation. After that, government departments will be able to sell retailers with electric bicycles or batteries that do not meet the relevant UL standards. A fine of $ 1,000 per SKU.
Helm Mason, chairman of the American Bicycle Dealer Association, suggested that the bicycle store sells electric bicycles that have not passed the UL standard certification before the new law takes into effect. Dealers need to adjust their inventory within about six months. Although this will bring some difficulties to retailers, this regulation will meet the future interests of electric bicycles. It will better ensure the safety of personnel and promote the healthy development of electric bicycles.