Tesla is recalling approximately 10,500 Powerwall 2 AC battery power systems due to a defect in the lithium-ion battery cells. These cells can cause the unit to stop functioning, leading to overheating, smoke, or flames. Tesla has received 22 reports of units overheating, including five reports of fire and six reports of smoking, which have resulted in minor property damage. Tesla is offering a free replacement unit and has remotely discharged affected systems that are currently online to reduce fire risk until the replacement can be installed.
The battery cells can malfunction and overheat during normal operation, potentially catching fire or emitting smoke. This poses a serious risk of fire-related injuries, burns, or death to residents and significant damage to property.
Consumers should ensure their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is included in the recall. Tesla has remotely discharged (or removed energy from the battery of) affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online, to prevent overheating, until the replacement is installed.
Model number 'Powerwall 2' is printed on the nameplate label. The TPN and TSN numbers provided are examples from the nameplate stickers shown in recall images.
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (Product Nameplate Sticker)
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (Product Nameplate Sticker)
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (installed)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response