SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Tuesday (Jul 23) that it is considering bringing forward the end-2020 deadline for all ...
"The timelines for the implementation of the UL2272 safety standards took into account public feedback including from users and retailers."
In the email, the spokesperson said LTA strongly encouraged PMD owners to switch out early"for their own safety as well as those around them". "Conformity with UL2272 requires a PMD to pass a stringent set of tests which significantly improves safety against fire and electrical hazards." LTA reminded the public that when purchasing PMDs, consumers should try to buy from reputable sources and look out for their UL2272 certification.
The authority added that consumers should also avoid overcharging batteries, modifying their PMDs or tampering with the electrical components of their devices.
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