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Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

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Summary:
This bipartisan legislation would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a safety standard for the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are used in micromobility devices.
Background:
  • Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used in consumer devices to power cell phones, laptops, and micromobility devices, such as e-bikes, scooters, and more.
  • While lithium-ion batteries are a vital technology and serve many important functions, they also raise some fire safety concerns. These batteries have been known to overheat, catch fire, and even cause explosions.
  • Ensuring that battery-powered products are held to appropriate safety standards can help mitigate the risks of defective products damaging property in fires and explosions—and even taking lives. S.389/H.R.973 would require the CSPC to issue a safety standard for these devices.

Click here to download the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act One Pager.

Status:
The bill has been introduced in the House and Senate (S.389/H.R.973).

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