UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Batteries
The following is a notification (25PN-08) from UL Solutions that the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Battery identified here bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark.
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — April 15, 2025 — The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle Battery identified below bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark. The LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery has not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate safety standards, and it is unknown if the product complies with any safety requirements.
Name of Product: Kepworth LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery, Model 24V60Ah
Remedy: UL Solutions recommends that this product be removed from service.
Identification on the Product Labels: The LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark. The following markings appear on blue labels affixed to the battery:
Kepworth
LiFePO4 DEEP CYCLE BATTERY
Model 24V60Ah
Nominal Voltage 25.6V
Nominal Capacity 60Ah
Energy 1536Wh
An additional label may appear on the battery with the following markings:
Model: 2460YD
Voltage: 25.6V
Capacity: 60Ah
Wattage: 1536Wh
Location: The LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries bearing an unauthorized UL Certification Mark are known to be sold by Kepworth through e-commerce retailers, including Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
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