Safety warning Serious risk 6 March 2025

Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Lithium Electric Leaf Blower sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A yellow, cordless leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery. The product is sold with a shoulder strap.
The problem
The products presents a serious risk of fire due to poor internal fixings.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Leaf Blower
Model 21V 2202
Barcode 0C0000030972177
SKU 1501978
Country of Origin China
Product Description A yellow, cordless leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery. The product is sold with a shoulder strap.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because of poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to battery terminals in a high vibration environment, with no secondary form of fixing. The internal wiring may potentially become detached, causing the product to short circuit and overheat, leading to a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0052

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 6 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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