GUARANTEED PRODUCT SAFETY: HOW U.L CERTIFICATION PROTECTS CUSTOMERS!

Product safety is not just a concern for manufacturers. Nowadays especially, a good number of products we buy are to be used in the presence of children and the elderly. Low product quality, or faults in product design, could result in severe personal injuries.

This blog will delve into the subject of product safety and why you should always look out for evidence that your products are safe to use. You will also be introduced Underwriters Laboratories, a credible organization offering reliable product safety guarantee to consumers, and Viribus, a company making sure its adult tricycles go through the necessary checks and are declared safe for use.

PRODUCT SAFETY? CAN A PRODUCT EVEN BE "SAFE"?

A product is said to be "safe" when there is either no risk at all, or a minimum acceptable amount of risk associated with it use. Practically speaking, it is impossible to eliminate all the probability of risk: risk is a part of everyday life. However, there is a minimum level of risk which can be deemed as acceptable for a product, taking into account the circumstances under which the product is normally expected to be used, or any reasonable foreseeable uses of said product. So, product safety is all about ensuring that risk is minimized to the lowest acceptable level in everyday use.

To establish product safety, all the characteristics of the product are thoroughly tested and examined. The probability of risk to consumers while it is being used is also ascertained, and also the possible risk resulting from its use with other associated products.
Minimum acceptable level of risk for a car, for example, would be decided based on the use of the car: personal or commercial; and the environment within which the car will be operated. Other reasonable extra uses to which the car could be put to, such as transporting family equipment, or road trips during vacation fall under the category of "reasonable foreseeable use".

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES AND UL CERTIFICATION

It is often important for product safety to be asserted by a credible organization. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has risen to prominence, becoming the most trusted product safety company in the United States. Since 1894, the non-profit organization has been conducting rigorous safety tests on a variety of products, facilities, processes and systems with a single objective: to ensure that they adhere to applicable standard safety and health requirements.

As a global science leader, UL astutely examines the construction of the product, tests in it use, and carries out detailed vital checks for critical safety issues. The stringent UL testing procedures, which may sometimes require the company to conduct on-site inspections, ensure that only products which have been proven to be reliable and safe to use are awarded UL certification.

UL certification is highly coveted because it is a stamp of assurance, a proof of safety and credibility given to customers that a product is good quality, and has met stringent of standard safety requirements.

WHAT DOES UL CERTIFICATION MEAN?

THE PRODUCT IS SAFE TO USE

Achieving UL certification therefore implies that the product has undergone rigorous safety testing, and has been found to be safe in compliance with applicable safety laws. UL upholds high safety standards for products. In addition, the NGO also bases its tests on safety regulations stipulated by several other regulatory bodies.

The mark of UL certification therefore communicates product safety to the customers. Being a well-respected company, consumers worldwide consider UL’s vote of confidence as a call to purchase that product.

THE PRODUCT IS RELIABLE AND DURABLE

Prior to awarding UL certification, the company tests the products for how they may perform both on expected and unusual situations. Products which malfunction under reasonable duress are not awarded certification. But it doesn’t end there! Months, and even years after initial certification, UL continues to test the products, to ensure that the safety requirements are still being met. UL certification is therefore a constant sign of quality and safety.

IT IS WELL DESIGNED

A flaw in design! That is a one-way ticket to a massive disaster. This is especially true for electronics and household appliances; these equipment are often used in environments such as kitchens, bathrooms and storerooms, which may accommodate other people including children, or contain other hazardous appliances. UL certification means that customers can be assured of the complete absence of any design flaws that may cause malfunctions and lead to disasters.

Safety is especially paramount when it comes to vehicles. Being the most frequently used mode of transport, any vehicle could, at any moment be transporting vulnerable groups of people such as children and the elderly. Tricycles, nowadays, are becoming a favorite vehicle for the elderly: they are even being labelled as electronic bikes for adults! If you were to purchase an adult tricycle, this would be one of those instances when you specially look out for UL certification.
Fortunately, Viribus has just the perfect 3 wheel bike for you!

THE VIRIBUS TRIGO PLUS ELECTRIC TRICYCLE

Given that quality and safety are both priority ideals at Viribus, it comes as no surprise that one of its top products, the Viribus TriGo Plus Electric Tricycle has earned this coveted seal of product safety approbation. The new Viribus TriGo plus, an update to its previous model the Trio Plus, is incredibly effective tricycle, powered by a high-tech lithium battery.

This battery was the subject of meticulous evaluation and inspection from UL, and it performed impeccably throughout. Consequently, Viribus is proud to announce that the electric battery powering the Viribus TriGo Plus has joined an exclusive list of electric batteries to be awarded UL 2271 2289 standard certification.

This certification is the ultimate assurance that you can ride with confidence, having no safety fears whatsoever, or fears of of the battery running down too quick, or failing to charge as quick as it should.

In addition to a perfectly functioning battery, the Viribus TriGo Plus is one of the few tricycles to offer riders the ability easily switch between three different riding modes. The “Shimano 7-speed cruiser” mode is the fastest of the three, designed for riders who value speeding. For riders who use e-trikes for mainly for exercise or running errands, the “Throttle Power E-trike” mode would be preferable, allowing them to gain full control of the trike, altering the speed and movement as they wish. The “PAS enabled electronic tricycle” mode would be best for riders are in it just for a good time and just want to enjoy a leisurely ride. In this mode, the bike does not require as much manual control.

Riders of the Viribus TriGo Plus belong to an exclusive class of trikers who can alternate between three modes depending on the mood they are in.
The Viribus TriGo Plus also boasts a formidable front-geared hub motor, and two chain-stabilization. With its twist throttle and high output integrated LED headlight, you can ride under any weather conditions. These prominent features received approbation and praise from several users who have testified of the great functions.

Viribus holds integrity as priority an important tenet in business. Therefore, it doesn’t suffice that the company makes excellent trikes: it is equally concerned with communicating safety to its customers. It is for this reason that purchasing a Viribus e-trike is about good exercise, peaceful relaxation: both of which are a lot easier when safety is guaranteed. With UL certification, now is the perfect time to check out the Viribus TriGo Plus for yourself!