STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 16, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

23158

Brand / firm

STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.