Tesla Issues Recall 'Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death'

Tesla has issued a recall for more than 10,000 of its Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems and it's advising customers to replace them immediately.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards."

The recall was issued Nov. 13 for about 10,500 units, with model number "Powerwall 2" printed on the nameplate label on the side of the unit.

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The Tesla Powerwall 2 units are "fully-integrated AC battery systems used for energy storage for self-consumption, time-based control, and backup power."

What To Do Next

Tesla asks customers to ensure that their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla app for a notification about whether the unit is included in the recall.

Furthermore, 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."

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Tesla has received 22 reports of overheating, including six reports of smoking and five reports of fire resulting in minor property damage. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

The Powerwall 2 was sold on Tesla's website and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for approximately $8,000.