UL Announces Availability of UL Certification for Hoverboards

NORTHBROOK, IL – UL announces that the company is now accepting product submittals of self-balancing scooters, also known as hoverboards, for construction evaluation, testing, and/or UL certification. UL will now be able to test and certify these devices using UL 2272, which covers the electric drive train including the rechargeable battery and charger system combination for use in self-balancing scooters.

Retailers and manufacturers interested in submitting hoverboards for product testing and/or UL certification are welcome to submit their request via the form at http://contact.ul.com/contact-ul-energy  

For more information, visit:
http://www.ul.com/hoverboards
http://www.ul.com/batteries
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