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Max Leaf Blower — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireApr 11, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Max Leaf Blower — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The wires are soldered directly to battery terminals in a high vibration environment, with no secondary form of fixing. This can lead the internal wiring to become detached, causing the product to short circuit and overheat, leading to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (22/01/2025)

Product description

Black and red electric leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery and a charger. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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