CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2023-03-16

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

23158 · Recalled 2023-03-16 · CPSC page

Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422
Recalled STIHL iMOW Model RMI 422

Description

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

STIHL has received eight reports of thermal overheating including two reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowersAbout 2,700

Parties

Manufacturer
STIHL Tirol GmbH
Importer
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Made in
Austria
Sold at
Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide, 400, 600 for the iMOW, docking station.

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.

More images

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

Source: CPSC recall 23158. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.