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16 CFR part 1512

Requirements for Bicycles

On CPSC's GCC listOn CPSC's third-party testing list

Scope

GCC list: Bicycles, including sidewalk bicycles (seat height 25 in or less) and low-speed electric bicycles with operable pedals, a motor under 750 W, and a top motor-only speed under 20 mph (16 CFR 1512.2(a)). Track bicycles and one-of-a-kind bicycles are excluded.

Third-party testing list: Bicycles that are children's products, including sidewalk bicycles (seat height 25 in or less); same definitions as 16 CFR 1512.2.

Certificate and testing

  • The rule is on CPSC's list of rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity.
  • Third-party testing by a CPSC-accepted lab applies for children's products, with a Children's Product Certificate.
  • Lab accreditation scope paragraph: 16 CFR 1112.15(b)(18).

eFiling citation codes

Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.

CodeDescription
151216 CFR 1512 Requirements for Bicycles

Product types that use this rule

Sources

Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.