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

STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers

Date of Recall

2023-03-16

CPSC Release Number

23-158

Manufactured In

Austria

Units

About 2,700

Manufacturer

STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria

Importer

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sold By

Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from January 2017 through July 2022 for between $1,400 and $2,600 for the iMOW and docking station.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

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

Remedy

Repair

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