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PMDs going cheap as new safety norm deadline nears
From next month, shops can sell only devices that comply with new fire safety standard
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Personal mobility device (PMD) shops are offering steep discounts on their products as they try to clear their stock, a week ahead of a deadline for them to ensure that their devices adhere to new fire safety requirements.
Next month, shops will be required to sell and display only PMDs that comply with the UL2272 standard. This is a set of safety requirements covering the electrical drive train system of PMDs, including the battery system.
