STIHL Incorporated Recalls Docking Stations Sold with STIHL iMOW Robotic Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23158 · Mar 16, 2023 · STIHL Incorporated
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23158
- Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Company
- STIHL Incorporated
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL has received eight reports of thermal overheating including two reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl docking stations sold with stihl imow® robotic lawn mowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.