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- UL/IEC 62841 standards publication status for tools and garden machines
Standard number Standard title IEC publication date
YYYY-MM-DDNorth American publication date
YYYY-MM-DDCertification for new products1 (Implementation Date)
YYYY-MM-DDUSA effective date2 (Lithium-Ion)
YYYY-MM-DDCertification requirement change process: USA/CAN3 62841-1 Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery - safety - Part 1: General requirements 2014-05-08 2015-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-02-21 Yes 62841-2-1 Drills, Impact Drills 2017-06-22 2018-04-30 2021-04-30 2021-04-30 Yes 62841-2-1 AMD1 Drills, Impact Drills 2021-11-04 2022-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-02 Yes 62841-2-2 Screwdrivers and Impact Wrenches 2014-05-22 2016-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-02-27 Yes 62841-2-3 Hand-Held Grinders, Polishers And Disk-Type Sanders 2020-04-14 2021-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-12 Yes 62841-2-4 Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disc Type 2014-06-04 2015-11-30 2018-12-01 2018-12-01 Yes 62841-2-5 Circular Saws 2014-06-10 2016-08-10 2019-08-11 2019-08-11 Yes 62841-2-6 Hammers 2020-07-27 2022-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-03-28 Yes 62841-2-8 Shears and Nibblers 2016-04-18 2016-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-24 Yes 62841-2-9 Tappers and Threaders 2015-01-20 2016-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-02-27 Yes 62841-2-10 Mixers 2017-02-10 2017-10-27 2020-10-27 2020-20-27 Yes, if previously certified as a drill to 60745-2-1 62841-2-11 Reciprocating Saws 2015-11-18 2017-03-27 2020-03-28 2020-03-28 Yes 62841-2-11 AMD1 Reciprocating Saws 2018-01-19 2020-01-10 2023-01-10 2023-01-10 Yes 62841-2-14 Planers 2015-06-25 2016-08-12 2019-08-12 2019-08-12 Yes 62841-2-16 Fastener Driving Tools In process Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication 62841-2-17 Routers 2017-08-23 2018-09-07 2021-09-07 2021-09-07 Yes 62841-2-21 Drain Cleaners 2017-05-03 2018-02-01 2021-02-01 2021-02-01 (All corded and cordless drain cleaners) No 62841-2-22 Cut-Off In process Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication 62841-2-XX Oscillating Multifunction In process Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication 62841-3-1 Table Saws 2014-06-04 2016-08-29 2019-08-29 2019-08-29 (All corded and cordless table saws) No 62841-3-1 AMD1 Table Saws 2021-03-03 2022-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-10 Yes 62841-3-4 Bench Grinders 2016-02-18 2016-12-23 2016-12-23 N/A Yes 62841-3-4 AMD1 Bench Grinders 2019-06-02 2019-10-18 2022-10-18 2022-10-18 Yes 62841-3-5 Band Saws 2022-04-27 2023-03-26 2026-03-26 2026-03-26 Yes 62841-3-6 Diamond Drills With Liquid System 2014-05-23 2016-06-17 2019-06-17 2019-06-17 Yes 62841-3-6 AMD1 Diamond Drills With Liquid System 2022-05-03 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-3-7 Wall Saws 2020-06-11 2021-02-18 2024-02-18 2024-02-18 No 62841-3-9 Mitre Saws 2014-08-27 2016-01-13 2019-01-13 2019-01-14 (All corded and cordless mitre saws) No 62841-3-10 Cut-Off Machines 2015-09-22 2016-08-05 2019-08-05 2019-08-05 Yes 62841-3-10 AMD1 Cut-Off Machines 2022-05-04 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-3-12 Threading Machines 2017-08-23 2019-04-05 2023-04-05 2023-04-05 (all products) No 62841-3-12 AMD1 Threading Machines 2021-07-29 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-3-13 Drills (Drill Presses) 2017-02-21 2018-05-04 2021-05-04 2021-05-04 Yes 62841-3-14 Drain Cleaners 2017-10-11 2018-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-06 (all products) No 62841-3-XX Magnetic Drills In process Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication 62841-3-XX Belt Disc Sanders In process Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication Waiting for IEC publication 62841-3-1000 Laser Engravers None 2019-12-31 UL 62841-3-1000 published. UL 62841-3-1000 published. UL 62841-3-1000 published. 62841-4-1 Chain Saws 2017-10-11 2020-03-06 2023-03-06 2023-03-06 Yes 62841-4-2 Hedge Trimmers (Includes Extended-Reach Hedge Trimmers) 2017-12-14 2019-09-13 2022-09-13 2022-09-13 Yes 62841-4-2 AMD1 Hedge Trimmers (Includes Extended-Reach Hedge Trimmers) 2022-05-11 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-4-3 Pedestrian Controlled Walk–Behind Lawnmowers 2020-11-11 2023-06-23 2026-06-23 2026-06-23 Yes 62841-4-4 Walk-behind trimmers, hand-held trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws 2020-11-18 2021-10-29 2024-10-29 2024-10-29 Yes 62841-4-5 Scissors Type Grass Shears 2021-08-24 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-4-6 Garden Vacuums, Garden Blower/ Vacuums and Garden Blowers 2022-10-10 2023-06-23 2026-06-23 2026-06-23 Yes 62841-4-7 Lawn Scarifiers and Aerators 2022-07-20 Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication Waiting for UL publication 62841-4-XX Shredders and Chippers In Process Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication 62841-4-XX Chain Saws for Tree Service In Process Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication 62841-4-XX Pruning Saws In Process Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication Wait for IEC publication 60335-2-29 Battery chargers 2019-03-29 2020-10-12 2020-10-12 2020-10-12 N/A 63370 Lithium-ion batteries and charging systems 2022-04-26 No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. Information current as of: 06/14/23
NOTE 1: This column provides the date associated with the Implementation Date. The Implementation date is the date by which all new product designs and revised constructions of currently certified products will be evaluated in accordance with the new/revised requirements, during future certification submittals. So, for example, a new polisher that is submitted after November 30, 2018 will be required to comply with UL 62841-2-4. Otherwise, the polisher can be submitted to UL 60745-2-4 prior to that date and remain certified under that standard unless the manufacturer makes a major modification to the tool. A tool that is modified by a single change such that the heating, impact and abnormal test(s) must all be performed is considered to be a modified product.
NOTE 2: This column specifies the Effective Date for cordless tools with lithium-ion systems. All lithium-ion tools are required to comply with the new requirements for a lithium-ion system by the specified effective date. As noted before, the addition of lithium-ion requirements are new requirements and the tool, battery pack and charger are evaluated as a complete system. This is one of the most significant changes to the standard and it is important for manufactures to contact UL so that you can begin the process of having your lithium-ion battery system evaluated to the new requirements.
NOTE 3: This column provides guidance with respect to those standards that are under the Certification Requirement Change process. Under the Continuing Certification Program, products certified prior to the new edition of UL 62841 USA Effective Date can remain certified to the respective UL 60745-part 2 standard indefinitely, so long as no changes are made to the product and a no “Action is Required” vote by the STP dictates otherwise. For battery tools, lithium-ion based systems, (i.e. the battery system and the battery charger) will always need to meet requirements of UL 62841-1 Annex K after the new edition of UL 62841 Part 2 or 4 Effective Date.
- UL standards status for battery chargers, battery charging systems
Standard number Standard title IEC publication date
YYYY-MM-DDNorth American publication date
YYYY-MM-DDCertification for new products (Implementation Date)
YYYY-MM-DDUSA effective date (Lithium-Ion)
YYYY-MM-DDCertification requirement change process: USA/CAN 2595 2nd General Requirements for Battery-Powered Appliances N/A 2015-09-09 N/A N/A N/A 60335-2-29 Battery chargers 2019-03-29 2020-10-12 2020-10-12 2020-10-12 N/A 63370 Lithium-ion batteries and charging systems 2022-04-26 No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. No North American standard will be published, however, CB Scheme may be applied to submit for use with tools and appliances. Information current as of: 06/14/23
APPLICATION NOTES:
UL 2595 2nd Edition contains identical requirements for batteries and charging systems as UL/IEC 62841-1 Annex K. The general requirements in this standard are used in conjunction with UL appliance standards to evaluate a variety of end products, including stationary and transportable tools and garden appliances.
UL 60335-2-29 1st Edition covers battery chargers. These battery chargers may then be additionally evaluated in combination with batteries in a charging system under UL/IEC 62841-1 Annex K, UL 2595 2nd Edition and/or IEC 63370 1st Edition.
IEC 63370 1st Edition contains a subset of requirements from IEC 62841-1:2014 that are applicable for battery charging systems. The battery charging system includes the battery(ies) and its related charging circuitry. In many cases, the same battery charging system is utilized for a wide variety of end products. Therefore, the purpose of this document is to provide a means for evaluating a battery charging system for electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery. This evaluation can then be utilized over a wide range of products covered by IEC 62841 (all parts), without having to re-evaluate the battery charging system for each case where the battery charging system is utilized in or with a product.
Batteries and charging systems evaluated to the requirements of UL 62841-1 1st Edition Annex K and/or UL 2595 2nd Edition may be separately certified by UL for use in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery, and appliances. The evaluation may use a CB Scheme Test Report and Test Certificate based on IEC 63370 1st Edition.
- Lithium-Ion Battery Packs may be separately certified under CCN BBOI.
- Battery Charger Units may be separately certified under CCN BBON.
- UL 60745 standards status for tools and garden machines
Standard number Standard title Current status4 60745-1 Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery - safety - Part 1: General requirements Replaced by UL 62841-1 for new certifications as of 2018-02-21. 60745-2-1 Drills, Impact Drills Replaced by UL 62841-2-1 for new certifications as of 2021-04-30. 60745-2-2 Screwdrivers and Impact Wrenches Replaced by UL 62841-2-2 for new certifications as of 2019-02-27. 60745-2-3 Hand-Held Grinders, Polishers And Disk-Type Sanders Active for new certifications until 2024-07-12, replaced by UL 62841-2-3. 60745-2-4 Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disc Type Replaced by UL 62841-2-4 for new certifications as of 2018-12-01. 60745-2-5 Circular Saws Replaced by UL 62841-2-5 for new certifications as of 2019-08-11. 60745-2-6 Hammers Active for new certifications until 2025-03-28, replaced by UL 62841-2-6. 60745-2-8 Shears and Nibblers Replaced by UL 62841-2-8 for new certifications as of 2019-12-24. 60745-2-9 Tappers and Threaders Replaced by UL 62841-2-9 for new certifications as of 2019-02-27. 60745-2-11 Reciprocating Saws (Jig Saws) Replaced by UL 62841-2-11 for new certifications as of 2020-03-28. 60745-2-13 Chain Saws Replaced by UL 62841-4-1 for new certifications as of 2023-03-06. 60745-2-14 Planers Replaced by UL 62841-2-14 for new certifications as of 2019-08-12. 60745-2-15 Hedge Trimmers (Includes Extended-Reach Hedge Trimmers) Replaced by UL 62841-4-2 for new certifications as of 2022-09-13. 60745-2-16 Fastener Driving Tools Active for new certifications 60745-2-17 Routers Replaced by UL 62841-2-17 for new certifications as of 2021-09-07. 60745-2-21 Drain Cleaners Replaced by UL 62841-2-21 for new certifications as of 2021-02-01. 60745-2-22 Cut-Off Active for new certifications. 60745-2-23 Die Grinders and Small Rotary Tools Active for new certifications. Information current as of: 06/14/23
NOTE 4: Unless otherwise specified, UL 60745 part 2 standards are active until the date they are replaced by a new edition of UL 62841 Part 2 or 4, and then they are only active under the Certification Requirement Change process. Under the Continuing Certification Program, products certified prior to the new edition of UL 62841 USA Effective Date can remain certified to the respective UL 60745-part 2 standard indefinitely, so long as no changes are made to the product and a no “Action is Required” vote by the STP dictates otherwise. For battery tools, lithium-ion based systems, (i.e. the battery system and the battery charger) will always need to meet requirements of UL 62841-1 Annex K after the new edition of UL 62841 Part 2 or 4 Effective Date.
- UL 987 and 745 standard status for transportable tools
Standard number Product type Current status5 987 8th All except those listed below. Replaced by UL 62841-1 for all new certifications as of 2018-02-21. 987 8th Bench Grinders Replaced by UL 62841-3-4 for all new certifications as of 2022-10-18. 987 8th Band Saws Active for new certifications until 2026-03-26, replaced by UL 62841-3-5. 987 8th Wall Saws Active for new certifications until 2024-02-18, replaced by UL 62841-3-7, not eligible for Continuing Certification Program. 987 8th Threading Machines Replaced by UL 62841-3-12 for all certifications as of 2023-04-05, not eligible for Continuing Certification Program. 987 8th Drills (Drill Presses) Replaced by UL 62841-3-13 for all new certifications as of 2021-05-04. 987 8th Drain Cleaners Replaced by UL 62841-3-14 for all certifications as of 2023-04-06, not eligible for Continuing Certification Program. 987 8th Radial-Arm Saws Active for new certifications. 987 8th Scroll and Jigsaws Active for new certifications. 987 8th Table Saws Replaced by UL 62841-3-1 for all certifications as of 2019-08-29, not eligible for Continuing Certification Program. 987 8th Sanding Machines Active for new certifications. 987 8th Shapers Active for new certifications. 987 8th Lathes Active for new certifications. 987 8th Miter Saws Replaced by UL 62841-3-9 for all new certifications as of 2019-01-14, not eligible for Continuing Certification Program. 987 8th Abrasive Cutoff Machines Replaced by UL 62841-3-10 for all new certifications as of 2019-08-05. 987 8th Table Tile Saws Active for new certifications. 987 8th Panel Saws Active for new certifications. 745-2-31 1st Diamond Drills With Liquid System Replaced by UL 62841-3-6 for all new certifications as of 2019-06-17. 745-2-32 1st Magnetic Drills (Drill Presses) Active for new certifications. Information current as of: 06/14/23
NOTE 5: Unless otherwise specified, the UL 987 8th Edition, UL 745-2-31 1st Edition and UL 745-2-32 1st Edition standards are active for the noted product types until the date they are replaced by a new edition of UL 62841 Part 3, and then they are only active under the Certification Requirement Change process. Under the Continuing Certification Program, products certified prior to the new edition of UL 62841 USA Effective Date can remain certified to the respective standard indefinitely, so long as no changes are made to the product and a no “Action is Required” vote by the STP dictates otherwise. For battery tools, lithium-ion based systems, (i.e. the battery system and the battery charger) will always need to meet requirements of UL 62841-1 Annex K after the new edition of UL 62841 Part 3 Effective Date.
- UL standard status for garden machinery
Standard number Product type Current status6 82 9th All except those listed below. Replaced by UL 62841-1 for all new certifications as of 2018-06-01. 82 9th Scissors Type Grass Shears Active for new certifications. 82 9th Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmer, Brush Cutters Active for new certifications until 2024-10-29, replaced by UL 62841-4-2. 82 9th Edgers Active for new certifications. 82 9th Cultivators Active for new certifications. 82 9th Shredders and Chippers Active for new certifications. 82 9th Pruning Shears Active for new certifications. 82 9th Pole Pruners Active for new certifications. 82 9th Rotating Scissors, Reciprocating Scissors Active for new certifications. 1017 10th Garden Vacuums, Garden Blower/ Vacuums and Garden Blowers Active for new certifications until 2026-06-23, replaced by UL 62841-4-6. 1090 7th Electric Snow Movers Active for new certifications. 1447 6th Electric Lawnmowers Active for new certifications until 2026-06-23, replaced by UL 62841-4-6. 2753 2nd Battery Operated Ride-On Lawn Mowers Active for new certifications. Information current as of: 06/14/23
NOTE 6: Unless otherwise specified, the UL 82 9th Edition, UL 1017 10th Edition, UL 1090 7th Edition, UL 1447 6th Edition, UL 2753 2nd Edition standards are active for the noted product types until the date they are replaced by a new edition of UL 62841 Part 4, and then they are only active under the Certification Requirement Change process. Under the Continuing Certification Program, products certified prior to the new edition of UL 62841 USA Effective Date can remain certified to the respective standard indefinitely, so long as no changes are made to the product and a no “Action is Required” vote by the STP dictates otherwise. For battery tools, lithium-ion based systems, (i.e. the battery system and the battery charger) will always need to meet requirements of UL 62841-1 Annex K after the new edition of UL 62841 Part 4 Effective Date.
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