In the field of intelligent security, low-power batteries are becoming the core power solution for edge devices such as surveillance cameras and sensors. These batteries provide long-lasting endurance, helping to reduce device maintenance costs while improving the user experience.
However, low power does not equate to low risk. Especially as global e-commerce platforms like Amazon implement increasingly strict battery safety requirements, product compliance has become the primary barrier to market entry. In recent years, frequent safety incidents caused by battery design flaws or the lack of overcharge/overdischarge protection mechanisms have led not only to product recalls but also to severe consequences such as platform delistings and banned listings.
Recently, a power bank brand announced a recall of over 490,000 units because "some battery cell raw materials may pose a combustion risk in extreme scenarios." Another well-known brand recalled over 1.1 million power banks in the United States, stating that "the lithium-ion battery may overheat, leading to plastic parts melting, smoke, and fires." These safety issues are exactly what Amazon focuses on during audits. They also serve as a warning to the security industry—many smart cameras and doorbell products have been forced off the shelves due to battery issues, even triggering brand trust crises.
Today, end consumers and sales channels prioritize product safety far more than battery life. Building a systematic safety architecture that covers cell selection, power management, and full-lifecycle reliability is becoming the core mission for the sustainable development of the intelligent security industry.
- Compliance as Competitiveness: The Dual Threshold of Safety and Market In the perception of many security companies, "endurance priority" is the core logic of product design, while safety is often seen as an "add-on." However, the reality is that with tightening global regulations and rising channel barriers, safety has shifted from a "bonus point" to an "entry permit." Compliance capability directly determines whether a company can successfully enter mainstream markets.
Examining the current state of compliance in the security industry reveals two typical problems:
Selective Compliance: To control costs, many companies only perform basic certification for core markets or strictly test only the inspection samples, while relaxing standards and cutting corners during mass production.
Single-Dimensional Compliance: These companies often focus only on the safety of the battery itself, ignoring the energy hazards (such as electric shock or overheating) posed by the entire system, as well as electromagnetic compatibility for wireless communication, environmental protection, and energy efficiency.
This "fragmented" compliance model is no longer sustainable. Global platforms like Amazon are constantly strengthening supervision. Requirements range from clearly labeling battery types (lithium metal, lithium-ion, alkaline) to providing detailed product spec sheets and certifications like UN38.3 for international transport and IEC 62133 safety standards. Any missing requirement can lead to product removal or suspension of sales privileges.
- Compliance Model: Upgrading from "Access" to "Trust" In an environment where industry compliance awareness is generally weak, it has taken a forward-looking approach by establishing a global compliance system.
At the battery level, CM Batteries strictly follows international standards. All products pass the global UN38.3 certification to ensure stability during transportation. Furthermore, products meet UL 2054 and IEC 62133-2 consumer battery safety standards to minimize potential risks during use.
Notably, CM Batteries selects battery partners that have completed UL 2054 certification through NRTL laboratories recognized by the US OSHA—a high standard achieved by few in the industry. Unlike routine sample-only testing, NRTL certification covers cell selection, system design, and safety testing, while also auditing the manufacturing process, equipment, and quality systems. More importantly, NRTL involves regular on-site factory inspections to ensure consistent safety performance throughout the battery's lifecycle.
Addx also extends compliance to the entire device. Its products have passed the UL/IEC 62368-1 safety standard for information technology equipment, which focuses on potential energy hazards such as electric shock, fire, overheating, and explosions.
- Building a Traceable, Verifiable, and Reliable Safety Paradigm If compliance is the "external threshold," then a full-link quality traceability system is the "internal defense line."
The security industry currently faces two major pain points in battery management: difficult cell traceability (relying on manual offline management) and production loopholes (manual cell sorting and spot welding lead to errors). CM Batteries addresses this by building a comprehensive traceability system:
Cell Management: CM Batteries uses a "batch + individual" dual-track tracking mechanism. Every cell is assigned a unique identity through capacity grading and laser coding, achieving closed-loop data management from raw material to finished product.
Sorting and Assembly: By combining automated equipment with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), human error is minimized. Cells are grouped based on precise voltage and internal resistance parameters, and spot welding is verified in real-time by the MES to prevent the use of incorrect materials.
Protection Board (BMS) Testing: As a core safety component, the protection board undergoes over ten tests, including overcharge/overdischarge protection and short-circuit response time.
Conclusion
Battery life determines the length of the user experience, but safety determines the lifespan of the brand. Companies like CM Batteries are driving this standard forward by providing high-quality IoT battery solutions that integrate international standards into the entire product lifecycle. By prioritizing safety and building end-to-end control systems from the cell to the final device, companies can ensure sustainable development and win long-term user trust in the global market.
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