CPSC recall 23-158, announced March 16, 2023, covers STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers (about 2,700 units). The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL iMOW docking stations and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free at-home repair of their docking station. Recall contact: call 800-233-4729, or go to www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/imow-docking-station.
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The recalled docking station's serial number is located on a label at the base of the docking station.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the docking station supplied with the STIHL iMOW, an autonomous battery-powered lawn mower. The docking stations are gray and orange. "iMOW" is displayed on the top of the mower and "STIHL" is displayed on the top of the mower and the top of the docking station. The recalled docking station's serial number is located on a label at the base of the docking station. The following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Name Model Numbers iMow Serial Numbers Range Docking Station Serial Numbers Range STIHL iMOW RMI 422 RMI 522 RMI 632 437478902 to 443268968 437475057 to 443268971
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL has received eight reports of thermal overheating including two reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL iMOW docking stations and contact STIHL or an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free at-home repair of their docking station.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- STIHL Tirol
- Manufacturer
- STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 23-158
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from January 2017 through July 2022 for between $1,400 and $2,600 for the iMOW and docking station.
- Importer
- STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Recall contact information
STIHL at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/imow-docking-station or www.stihlusa.com and click on "iMOW Docking Station Recall" at the top of the webpage for more information.
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