HONG KONG, March 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, the world's leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announces a suite of services to confirm compliance to UL 2272 and ensure the general safety and performance of self-balancing scooters, also known as hoverboards.
In light of reports of 50+ self-balancing scooter fires and many injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging companies importing, producing, or selling self-balancing scooters / hoverboards in the U.S, to comply with voluntary safety standards. Per the CPSC, hoverboard imports not compliant with UL 2272 may be subject to detention and seizure and that the agency may seek recalls of any noncompliant products sold domestically. It does not require them to be UL-listed or certified as compliant.
Bureau Veritas has developed a two phase, cost-effective approach to evaluate and test hoverboards to determine compliance to the UL 2272 Standard.
Bureau Veritas has also developed ASTM type testing that supplements the UL 2272 standards to address mechanical and physical properties, fall hazards, and any other gaps identified in the requirements that may present potential safety risks. ASTM International is working towards developing standards for hoverboards. As a key member of that ASTM hoverboard subcommittee, Bureau Veritas is in the unique position of possessing the knowledge and experience to identify hoverboard safety and quality issues. Bureau Veritas also offers testing to verify FCC and Bluetooth compliance.
Bureau Veritas understands your urgent need to determine if product is compliant. Our test results will provide manufacturers and retailers with the information they need to determine if their products on shelves or in warehouses are safe and in compliance with UL 2272. Contact us today for more information on pricing, turnaround time and materials needed to submit a product.
About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has more than 66,000 employees in 1,400 offices and laboratories located in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to improve their performances by offering innovative services and solutions in order to ensure that their products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environment protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the Next 20 index (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 006174348, stock symbol: BVI) Website: www.bureauveritas.com
Bureau Veritas' Consumer Products Services division is a leading global quality assurance provider for the global consumer product and retail markets. It offers an array of specialized services including testing, inspections, audits and engineering services for a wide range of consumer products. These products include hard goods; toys and juvenile products; soft goods; premiums; electrical and electronic products including wireless and mobile devices; automotive equipment; food products as well as health, beauty, cosmetics, and household products. Website: www.bureauveritas.com/cps
