![]() This has led to battery chemistries that pack higher energy in smaller packages. ![]() With the proliferation of batteries and the miniaturization of portable products, manufacturers have sought to increase battery operating times while reducing size and weight of the battery and the battery-powered product. The use of batteries in consumer products continues to grow exponentially. There have also been a number of recalls involving other types of batteries used in products such as battery-powered ride-on toys and portable battery-powered tools. There have been a number of recalls involving lithium-ion batteries/battery packs/battery chargers used in cellular telephones, portable computing products, personal electronic products, and electric scooters (hoverboards). Reports indicate incidents have occurred while the product is in use, in storage, and during battery charging. Potential hazards include overheating, fire, electrical shock from battery chargers, thermal burns, exposure to alkaline battery electrolytes, and high-velocity ejected internal components of batteries. UL 60065 - Standard for Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus–Safety RequirementsĬPSC staff has received consumer complaints and manufacturer and retailer reports involving hazards associated with batteries and battery chargers.UL 4200A - Standard for Safety for Products that Incorporate Button or Coin Cell Batteries Using Lithium Technologies.UL 2595 – Standard for Safety for General Requirements for Battery-Powered Appliances.UL 2056 - Outline of Investigation for Safety of Power Banks.UL 2054 - Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries.UL 1642 - Standard for Safety for Lithium Batteries.IEEE 1725 - Standard for Rechargeable Batteries for Mobile Telephones.IEEE 1625 - Standard for Rechargeable Batteries for Multi-Cell Computing.ASTM F963 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.ASTM F2951 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Monitors.ANSI/NEMA C18 - Safety Standards for Primary, Secondary and Lithium Batteries.ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 - Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff is participating in voluntary standard activities related to batteries in consumer products, including:
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