# 2026-12749: CPSC Targets E-Bike Battery Fires in New Rule 2026-12749, Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Consumer Product Safety Commission published 2026-06-24, effective Deadline for Written Comments: Written comments on the NPR or the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) must be received by August 24, 2026.; deemed significant under Executive Order 12866; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-06). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12749 - As of: 2026-11-06 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-12749 - Title: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries - Type: Proposed Rule - Agencies: Consumer Product Safety Commission - Citation: 91 FR 38162 - Published: 2026-06-24 - Effective: Deadline for Written Comments: Written comments on the NPR or the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) must be received by August 24, 2026. - Comments close: 2026-08-24 - Significant: yes (OIRA_API) - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: 3041-AE10 - Last updated: 2026-11-06 ## In one line CPSC Targets E-Bike Battery Fires in New Rule ## Summary The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to make lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products (like e-scooters and e-bikes) safer to prevent fires and injuries. They’re proposing new rules that require these batteries to meet tougher safety standards and, for kids’ products, to pass special third-party testing. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until August 24, 2026, to speak up—these changes could mean safer rides and possibly some new costs for makers. ## Abstract The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to address the unreasonable risk of death and injury associated with lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products due to hazards such as thermal runaway of lithium cells, which can lead to fires, explosions, gas releases, burns, overheating, and smoke inhalation. The NPR proposes that electrical systems using lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products comply with applicable voluntary standards, with modifications. Because some micromobility products are children's products requiring third party testing, the NPR also proposes to add this rule to the list of rules that require such testing. ## Effects PRIA read - Mandatory Safety Rules for E-bike/Scooter Batteries: benefit, high. The CPSC proposes that lithium-ion batteries and electrical systems in micromobility products (like eBikes, eScooters, eSkateboards, eUnicycles, and hybrids) must meet the performance requirements in UL 2849:2020, UL 2272:2024, and UL 2271:2023 with CPSC modifications. The proposal covers both batt… - New Design and Test Requirements for Makers: cost, medium. The NPR would add specific design and test requirements manufacturers must meet, including adding tamper-resistant battery enclosure rules to UL 2849-20 and UL 2271-23, adding a post-discharge charge test to UL 2849-20 and UL 2271-23, and adding a reverse polarity test to UL 2849-20, UL 2272-24, an… - Third-Party Testing for Kids' Micromobility Items: mixed, medium. The NPR proposes to add this rule to the list of standards that require third-party testing for children's products. That means micromobility products that meet the definition of children's products would be subject to third-party testing before they can be sold. - Aftermarket Batteries and Chargers Regulated: mixed, medium. The proposal brings user-replaceable battery packs sold separately, aftermarket battery chargers, and components sold in eBike conversion kits within the rule's scope, so those products would have to meet the applicable modified UL requirements. The NPR specifically includes batteries and chargers… - Stronger Safety Labels on Micromobility Products: benefit, low. The NPR proposes revised labeling requirements in UL 2849-20, UL 2272-24, and UL 2271-23 to improve safety messages about electric shock, thermal runaway, homemade batteries, and unsafe charging so consumers see clearer warnings and instructions. ## Related documents - [2026-21348](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-21348): Interpretation of “Flammable Liquid Fuels” With Respect to Fuel Additives, 2026-10-19 - [2026-20296](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20296): Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such B…, 2026-10-05 - [2026-22213](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22213): Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators, 2026-10-30 - [2026-21826](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-21826): Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattres…, 2026-10-27 - [2026-20347](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20347): Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products…, 2026-10-05 - [2026-19748](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19748): Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610; St…, 2026-09-28 ## Sources - [2026-12749 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12749/safety-standard-for-lithium-ion-batteries-used-in-micromobility-products-and-electrical-systems-of) - [2026-12749 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12749.pdf) ## Related - [Previous: 2026-12745, Television Broadcasting Services Alamogordo, New Mexico](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12745) - [Next: 2026-12750, Enterprise Duty To Serve Underserved Markets](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12750) - [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12749 (as of 2026-11-06).