1 Scope

This outline of investigation specifies requirements and tests for the safety of power banks using lithium-ion batteries as the energy source, with input and output voltages not exceeding 20 Vdc.

NOTE 1 Power banks integrated (removable only) in luggage, carrying cases, bags, packs, etc. are within the scope of this outline of investigation.

NOTE 2 This outline of investigation does not apply to:

1. – Power banks with jump start function covered by UL 2743;

2. – Power banks provided as a part of an appliance;

3. – Power banks provided as part of a mobility device, including luggage with means of propulsion.

Summary of Topics

This First Edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 2056 dated October 22, 2024 has been issued as a Joint National Standard for Canada and the United States and reflects the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and incorporates the proposals dated September 8, 2023, July 12, 2024, and August 30, 2024.