UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Electric Scooters

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Unauthorized certification marks were applied to certain electric scooters, which have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate safety standards, posing potential risks to consumers.

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, issued a public notice regarding electric scooters, product models AS-STR280, GT08, M1, M2 Plus, M3 Max, M6 Pro and Z2, which bear unauthorized UL certification marks and may pose safety risks.

UL Solutions issued a public notice regarding electric scooters, product models AS-STR280, GT08, M1, M2 Plus, M3 Max, M6 Pro and Z2, which bear unauthorized UL certification marks and may pose safety risks.

These products have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate safety standards, and it is unknown whether they meet any safety requirements. UL Solutions recommends that these products be removed from service.

The model AS-STR280 may display the name “Alpha Z3,” and the model GT08 may display the name “Alpha E-Bike.” These electric scooter models were sold at various electronics stores in New Jersey and online. The products bear unauthorized UL Marks on a black label with white lettering and the following:

- Model AS-STR280 electric scooter label information

- Electric Scooter
- Model: AS-STR280
- Charge: 100V-240V
- Motor Power: 350W
- Max Load: 120 KGS
- Battery: 36V 10.4Ah
- Waterproof: IP54
- (May bear “Alpha Z3” on the front fork)

- Model GT08 electric scooter label information

- Electric Scooter
- Model: GT08
- Motor: 750w
- Lithium Battery: 60V 20AH
- Max Load: 180 KGS
- Wheel Size: 14’275
- (May bear “Alpha E-Bike” on the body side panels)

The models M1, M2 Plus, M3 Max and M6 Pro may display the name “Space Ride,” and the model Z2 may bear the name “Lvhu.” These electric scooter models were sold at an electronics store in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The products bear unauthorized UL Marks on a silver, mylar-type label and the following:

- Model M1 electric scooter label information

- Electric Bicycle Company:
- LCSM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
- Address:
- 23-28 Floor No. 5033, Yitian Road, Fu’an Community
- Futian Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Motor: 36V 350W
- Battery pack capacity: 36V 10.4A
- Charging: 54.6VDC 2.0A (Max)
- Model: M1
- Maximum permissiblt total weight: 150kg
- Year of construction: 202409
- UL2849
- (May bear the name “Space Ride” on the front fork and/or floorboard)

- Model M2 Plus electric scooter label information

- Electric Bicycle Company:
- LCSM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
- Address:
- 23-28 Floor No. 5033, Yitian Road, Fu’an Community
- Futian Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Motor: 36V 500W
- Battery pack capacity: 36V 13A
- Charging: 54.6VDC 2.0A (Max)
- Model: M2 PLUS
- Maximum permissiblt total weight: 150kg
- Year of construction: 202409
- UL2849
- (May bear the name “Space Ride” on the front fork and/or floorboard)

- Model M3 Max electric scooter label information

- Electric Bicycle Company:
- LCSM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
- Address:
- 23-28 Floor No. 5033, Yitian Road, Fu’an Community
- Futian Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Motor: 48V 800W
- Battery pack capacity: 48V 13A
- Charging: 54.6VDC 2.0A (Max)
- Model: M3 MAX
- Maximum permissiblt total weight: 150kg
- Year of construction: 202409
- UL2849
- (May bear the name “Space Ride” on the front fork and/or floorboard)

- Model M6 Pro electric scooter label information

- Electric Bicycle Company:
- LCSM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
- Address:
- 23-28 Floor No. 5033, Yitian Road, Fu’an Community
- Futian Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Motor: 48V 1200W
- Battery pack capacity: 48V 15A
- Charging: 54.6VDC 2.0A (Max)
- Model: M6 Pro
- Maximum permissiblt total weight: 150kg
- Year of construction: 202409
- UL2849
- (May bear the name “Space Ride” on the front fork and/or floorboard)

- Model Z2 electric scooter label information

- Electric Bicycle Company:
- LCSM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
- Address:
- 23-28 Floor No. 5033, Yitian Road, Fu’an Community
- Futian Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Motor: 48V 600W
- Battery pack capacity: 48V 20A
- Charging: 54.6VDC 2.0A (Max)
- Model: Z2
- Maximum permissiblt total weight: 150kg
- Year of construction: 202409
- UL2849
- (May bear the name “Lvhu” on the side body panels)

“UL Solutions helps e-mobility companies demonstrate trust in their products and technologies. Through our testing, certification and advisory services, we empower organizations to innovate with confidence while helping to protect the well-being of consumers and communities worldwide,” said Sherry He, vice president and general manager of Consumer, Medical and Information Technologies at UL Solutions.

UL Solutions offers evaluation, testing and certification services for personal e-mobility devices such as e-scooters and e-bikes to help manufacturers demonstrate their products meet essential safety requirements, including electrical drivetrain, battery and charger system combinations, as well as electrical and fire safety certification.

Images of the electric scooter models are available on UL.com: https://www.ul.com/news/ul-solutions-warns-unauthorized-ul-marks-electric-scooters.

About UL Solutions

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, advisory offerings and software solutions that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL Solutions public notice reference number: 25PN-0323