CPSC2023-03-16

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

Product photos

Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Label showing serial number of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Label showing serial number of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 522
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 522
Label of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 522 showing serial number
Label of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 522 showing serial number
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 632
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 632
Label of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 632 showing serial number
Label of Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 632 showing serial number
Location of Label on Recalled STIHL iMOW Docking Station
Location of Label on Recalled STIHL iMOW Docking Station
Hazard

The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.

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.
Sold at
Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from January 2017 through July 2022 for between $1,400 and $2,600 for the iMOW and docking station.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
STIHL has received eight reports of thermal overheating including two reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Repair
Products
STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers
Consumer contact
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/STIHL-Incorporated-Recalls-Docking-Stations-Sold-with-STIHL-iMOW-Robotic-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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