Recall #23-158 · Published March 16, 2023

STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers

STIHL Incorporated Recalls Docking Stations Sold with STIHL iMOW Robotic Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers from STIHL Tirol GmbH on March 16, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
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Additional identifying details

The recalled docking station's serial number is located on a label at the base of the docking station.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria
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

STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers

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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