CPSC: STIHL recalls docking stations for iMOW robotic lawn mowers over circuit board fire hazard (2023)
[RECALL]Date Unspecified · STIHL
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STIHL
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Cross-Fleet / Unspecified
Jurisdiction / Location
Federal / Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that STIHL Incorporated recalled docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW robotic lawn mowers (models RMI 422, RMI 522, RMI 632) because the docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/STIHL-Recalls-Docking-Stations-for-iMOW-Robotic-Lawn-Mowers
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/STIHL-Recalls-Docking-Stations-for-iMOW-Robotic-Lawn-Mowers
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in CPSC: STIHL recalls docking stations for iMOW robotic lawn mowers over circuit board fire hazard (2023)?
On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that STIHL Incorporated recalled docking stations sold with STIHL iMOW robotic lawn mowers (models RMI 422, RMI 522, RMI 632) because the docking station's printed circuit board can short circuit when exposed to moisture, posing a fire hazard. CPSC reported about 2,700 units recalled, with 8 reports of thermal overheating including 2 fires; no injuries were reported. Remedy: free at-home repair of the docking station. (CPSC Recall 23158.)
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 16, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Has anyone responded to CPSC: STIHL recalls docking stations for iMOW robotic lawn mowers over circuit board fire hazard (2023)?
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What is the current status of CPSC: STIHL recalls docking stations for iMOW robotic lawn mowers over circuit board fire hazard (2023)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.