The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that more than 60,000 leaf vacuums have been recalled. According ...

The leaf vacuums were sold nationwide and in Canada from Sept. 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.

DR Power Equipment recalled 57,200 leaf vacuums in May of 2024. That recall has been expanded to include 60,250 more units.

For the first two years, gas leaf blowers will be prohibited for nine months out of the year, with the year-round ban ...

Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood shed their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of gas-powered ...

Grist reports on the challenges of banning gas-powered leaf blowers, despite rising support and health concerns, highlighted by actress Cate Blanchett's activism.

One of the best parts of autumn is watching the vibrant, colorful foliage. It’s picturesque—until those leaves start covering your lawn, putting you on cleanup duty. While a leaf blower can move ...

A year past its goal, Seattle continues to work on a plan to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers for a greener future.