Can anyone confirm if the new Lionel ZW-L is UL listed? 
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The ZW L is not UL approved, it is approved
by Intertek which is another testing co.
Pa is correct.
Ironically, given the added expense(s) Lionel most likely incurred to have the product "certified", I truly wonder if it were dollars well spent. Does any of us REALLY care? Or would we rather have a well-deigned transformer whose power specs weren't downgraded "just" to achieve certification by a company that -- while likely good at what they do -- lacks the clout of the more well-known UL brand.
My 1875-watt hair dryer has a UL "approval" for gosh sakes... And that's a product used by adults and children every day. I'm amazed at the hurdles Lionel (and others) need to jump through to get toy train transformers out on the market these days with not even HALF that power rating. What am I missing here?
David
My guess is insurance.
I can't be sure, but UL seems to certify for only US standards, while Intertek can provide global services.
I would speculate that by using the Intertek testing certification, Lionel can sell that product in other countries.
Perhaps it's a change in their business direction, with rumblings of the S gauge focus.
I could also simply be cost driven.
Either way, the product has been tested to be safe enough to use as directed.
A lack of UL approvel won't effect my buying decision heck I still use PW ZWs I'm sure the ZW-L would still be safer.
