Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

This bill would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create and enforce federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices such as electric bikes and electric scooters. Currently, no federal safety standard exists for these batteries, and poorly manufactured or damaged batteries can ignite and cause fires, explosions, and release toxic gases. The bill aims to protect consumers from fire hazards by requiring manufacturers to meet established safety requirements before their products can be sold in the United States.

If enacted, the bill would require the CPSC to issue a mandatory safety standard that would prevent the sale and import of non-compliant products and could trigger recalls of existing unsafe products. The CPSC would also be required to report to Congress within five years on incidents involving fires, explosions, or other hazards related to lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products, including details about which batteries complied with the new safety standards. This legislation addresses a growing public safety concern, particularly in urban areas where e-bike and e-scooter use has increased significantly.