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In the field of light mobility devices—such as self-balancing scooters and electric scooters—adoption is growing rapidly. For manufacturers, R&D/quality/compliance/overseas market managers, OEM/ODM factories, brands, and cross-border sellers, UL2272 certification for self-balancing scooters is crucial. It not only relates to product safety but also serves as a key entry requirement for accessing numerous markets.
Developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)—a globally leading independent safety science company—the UL2272 standard ensures comprehensive protection of product performance in terms of electrical, mechanical, and environmental safety through rigorous testing processes:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) explicitly mandates that, starting from 2025, all electric self-balancing scooters, scooters, and similar personal mobility devices sold in the U.S. market must obtain UL2272 certification and be accompanied by a test report from an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
Beginning in Q2 2025, Amazon will also mandate UL2272 test reports. Products without certification face the risk of being removed from shelves, severely impacting sales and business market expansion.
Displaying the UL2272 certification mark demonstrates an enterprise’s strong commitment to product quality. In a competitive market, consumers are more likely to choose products with safety certifications. This certification helps businesses stand out, attract consumers pursuing high-quality lifestyles, and enhance brand image and market recognition.
The UL2272 standard applies to all types of personal electric vehicles, including self-balancing scooters and electric scooters. These devices are typically for single riders, not designed for road use, operated while standing, and without manual pedals.
In October 2016, the standard was upgraded to a joint national standard for the U.S. and Canada—ANSI/CAN/UL 2272—with a broad scope that plays a critical role in regulating the safety of various personal electric mobility devices.
In addition to overcharge/over-discharge tests, temperature cycling tests are critical: They verify battery stability under extreme temperature differences (-20°C to 60°C) to ensure the product’s electrical safety across different temperature environments.
The IPX4 water resistance test requires the product to withstand water splashes from all directions, ensuring the electrical system does not short-circuit or pose other safety risks due to water ingress in damp conditions like rain.
Beyond the 100kN crush test, the 3-axis vibration test runs for 12–21 hours to simulate multi-directional vibration during long-distance transportation. It checks whether components loosen or get damaged under vibration, ensuring product integrity and safety when reaching consumers.
The 1-meter drop test involves three free falls to verify structural integrity, simulating accidental drops in daily use and confirming the product’s structural design is sound.
The 70°C high-temperature storage test lasts 7 hours to inspect shell deformation under high temperatures, preventing structural changes from affecting the performance of internal electrical components.
The partial immersion test submerges 50% of the device in water for 5 minutes to test circuit protection capabilities, ensuring the product effectively protects users from electric shock in case of accidental water immersion.
Based on test case data from ESTL’s battery/electric vehicle laboratory over the past 3 years, 85% of products fail initial testing, with key issues including:
To address these issues, ESTL’s technical team offers one-stop services covering pre-testing, testing, and certification:
For all enterprises in the light mobility device industry, UL2272 certification for self-balancing scooters is key to ensuring product safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and enhancing brand competitiveness. By understanding the certification’s importance, scope, testing items, and solutions to common pain points, enterprises can better prepare for certification, smoothly enter target markets, and drive the healthy development of the industry.
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