EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Leaf blower “Max Leaf Blower” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01382/25
Summary
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.
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Product
Leaf blower
- Name / model
- Max Leaf Blower · QS-GT85101
- Category
- Machinery
- Black and red electric leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery and a charger. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- 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
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 22/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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