This standard covers the safety requirements of portable power bank and any portable energy-storage device containing secondary batteries with charging circuitry via DC output of up to 6 volts, at least one charging port. The standard also includes power bank that supports the external voltage supply for quick charging for electric and electronic devices. In addition, it applies to power bank under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Excluded from the scope of this standard are:
- Any internal battery device that is capable of powering other devices which its main function is not for charging such as portable loudspeaker and laptop
- Power bank charged via DC output exceeding 6 volts (e.g. car jump starter)
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems