Online marketplace removes fake UL labels after CBS New York investigation
NEW YORK -- We have an update on fake UL labels being sold online.
In the wake of so many e-bike fires, New York City now requires lithium-ion batteries to be UL-certified, but the CBS New York Investigates team found fake certification stickers being sold by an online marketplace headquartered in China.
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After our team reached out, they responded saying counterfeit items are not allowed on their site and that the items have been removed.
The FDNY says lithium-ion batteries have caused more than 200 fires and 17 deaths in the city so far this year.
