The first time I used the Stihl BR 600 backpack leaf blower, I thought it was a jet pack. I had always used a handheld leaf blower and was used to how those felt and performed in my backyard (which ...

When you use your leaf blower, the motor in the backpack will be inches from your ears, so you can expect to experience decibel levels well above the 60- to 70 decibels that you’ll find on the spec ...

About 47,800 STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers are being recalled because the fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break ...

Fall is here, which means leaves are falling. But when it comes to cleaning up the leaves and clearing them away, more cities and states are banning gas-powered leaf blowers as the tool of choice.

Portland City Council voted Wednesday to phase out the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. The vote comes after years of debate among environmentalists, public health experts, and business ...

A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news ...