STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers
CPSC Recall #23-158 — March 16, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-158 |
| Recall Date | March 16, 2023 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 2,700 |
| Manufacturer | STIHL Tirol GmbH, of Austria |
| Importer | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Manufactured In | Austria |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from January 2017 through July 2022 for between $1 |
| 400 and $2 |
| 600 for the iMOW and docking station. |
Product
STIHL docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mowers
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
Hazard
The docking station’s printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
STIHL has received eight reports of thermal overheating including two reports of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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 Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.