S389-119

What This Bill Does

The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act directs federal product-safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in covered consumer products. The concern is fire and injury risk from batteries used in micromobility and other consumer products; the bill shifts safety expectations from voluntary practices to a federal standard enforced through consumer product safety law.

Who Benefits and How

Consumers benefit from safer lithium-ion batteries and fewer fire or injury risks. Fire safety officials benefit if battery standards reduce fires caused by defective or unsafe products. Responsible battery manufacturers benefit when a federal standard creates a level compliance baseline. Retailers benefit from clearer rules about which battery-powered products can be sold.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The Consumer Product Safety Commission must issue and enforce the battery standard. Lithium-ion battery manufacturers must meet design, testing, labeling, or certification requirements. Importers must ensure covered products comply before entering the U.S. market. Retailers may need to remove or avoid noncompliant products.

Key Provisions

• Requires federal consumer product safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
• Provides application to covered consumer products using lithium-ion batteries.
• Requires enforceable product standards to reduce fire and injury risk.
• Creates compliance duties for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.