H.R. 7839: Safe Standards for Personal E-bike and E-moto Device Specifications Act

The bill titled the "Safe Standards for Personal E-bike and E-moto Device Specifications Act" aims to create a consumer product safety standard specifically for low-speed electric bicycles and other off-road electric devices in the United States. Below are the key components of what this bill entails:

1. Development of Standards

Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is required to establish a final consumer product safety standard. This will involve uniform classification and labeling for:

• Low-speed electric bicycles
• Other off-road electric devices

The standards will apply to products manufactured, sold, or imported into the U.S.

2. Analysis and Evaluation

The CPSC must conduct an analysis on incidents involving low-speed electric bicycles and other devices over the past five years, gathering information on:

• User age
• Types of bicycles or devices involved in crashes

The CPSC will also evaluate relevant federal, state, and local laws, as well as industry best practices related to these products.

3. Consultation with Stakeholders

In forming the standards, the CPSC must consult various stakeholders, including:

• Manufacturers, importers, and sellers of low-speed electric bicycles
• Safety experts
• Consumer and transportation safety advocacy groups
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

4. Standard Requirements

As part of the safety standard, the following will be required:

• Definitions for different classifications of low-speed electric bicycles and off-road electric devices.
• Minimum age recommendations for use related to each classification.
• Labels on devices specifying:
• Classification
• Motor power
• Maximum speed
• Minimum age requirement
• A prohibition on the sale or display of devices not meeting these definitions or standards.

5. Modification of Standards

After the initial standards are set, the CPSC can modify these requirements through future rulemaking.

6. Ongoing Analysis and Reporting

After the standards are implemented, the CPSC is required to regularly analyze crash, injury, and fatality data associated with low-speed electric bicycles and off-road electric devices. Reports summarizing findings must be submitted to Congress and published on the CPSC website.

7. Grants and Training Modules

The bill authorizes the CPSC to award grants for training personnel in data collection related to incidents involving these devices. This funding will help develop new policies and best practices for compliance with the established standards. Additionally, a publicly accessible training module will be created to assist relevant entities in identifying and classifying devices appropriately.

8. Definitions

The bill includes specific definitions for terms such as:

• Low-speed electric bicycle
• Consumer product
• Relevant entities
• Others necessary for understanding the bill’s provisions

Relevant Companies

• DNUT (Dunkin' Brands): May see impacts in e-bike accessory markets as they explore delivery options using low-speed vehicles.
• PLNT (Planet Fitness): May consider partnerships or safety programs related to fitness and low-speed electric device usage.
• FIZZ (National Beverage Corp): May look into e-bike promotions for more active lifestyles in conjunction with new product launches.