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(WHTM) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that thousands of backpack leaf blowers have been recalled due to a laceration hazard. According to CPSC, approximately 47,800 ...

Stihl has recalled 47,800 backpack blowers because the fan wheel inside can break apart and could hurt the user. Stihl recalled the BR 800 Magnum backpack blowers, models X and C-E, which are powered ...

This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or ...

During my first few days with the Amazon Echo Dot Max, my general feeling was, “well, it’s definitely an Amazon Echo.” That’s not a bad thing, mind you; having a reliable Alexa speaker in my living ...

When our experts tested five of the latest electric leaf blower models, Ryobi's 40V 850 CFM Whisper Series backpack leaf blower stood out as one of the most powerful and reliable on the market. But ...

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What Happened? On September 30, 2025, Amazon announced the launch of four new Alexa+ Echo devices. These devices are the next generation of the Echo line-up and are purpose-built for the Alexa+ ...

Yes, round is still in when it comes to Amazon’s refreshed Echo smart speakers, with the high-end Echo Studio and the smaller Echo Dot both getting big Alexa+ makeovers at Amazon’s big fall hardware ...

At its annual hardware event, Amazon introduced a new lineup of Echo devices, built specifically for its AI assistant, Alexa+, which has already rolled out to millions of customers through its early ...

With autumn nearly here, there's about to be a lot more yardwork to get done. The rakes and bags will have to come out, cleaning up all of the dead leaves falling on walkways and driveways.