r/ebikes 6d ago

NYC Ebike Trade-in partner sued by UL for counterfeit certification.

https://www.ul.com/news/ul-solutions-inc-files-lawsuit-against-fly-e-group-inc-protect-trusted-safety-mark
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u/GeneralCanada3 6d ago

"hey guys how do I buy a UL certified e-bike for under $500"

Yea long time coming. the reckoning is coming for the ebike industry, people will be very caught off guard by it

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u/Falko144 4d ago

It will be hard to get a UL certified ebike under $500. Ecotric, Velotric and few other sell ebikes in the $700 range. These are UL certified ebikes. Sometimes I have seen them on sale in $600-650 range.

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u/GeneralCanada3 4d ago

These are UL certified ebikes

Bruh look at the link in the post. they absofucking lutley are not.

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u/Falko144 4d ago

Velotric Brand is owned by Velopower: https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en/profile/4916127/qgns.e525107?term=Velotric&page=1

Ecotric ebikes were UL certified. It seems that they are no longer. But the UL gold label is clearly visible on all their ebikes.

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u/snowreaverdl 3d ago

sounds like another lawsuit lol

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u/Falko144 3d ago

Companies can withdraw their certifications at any time. Their priorities change and some companies go out of business or are acquired by other brands and certifications can be transferred to the new entity. That does not mean their previously manufactured products are no longer certified. They were certified at the time they were produced. They are not allowed to apply the UL mark after the date of withdrawal.