CPSC2025-11-13FIRE HAZARD

Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Tesla

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Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (Product Nameplate Sticker)

Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (installed)

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Intended for

All ages

Illnesses reported

None reported

Sold at

Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.

Affected count

About 10,500

Injuries reported

The firm has received 22 reports of overheating, including six reports of smoking and five reports of fire, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

United States

Remedy type

Replace

Products

Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System

Consumer contact

Tesla Support team by email at powerwallsupportna@tesla.com or toll-free at 877-961-7652 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at https://tesla.com/support/energy/powerwall/own/powerwall-2-replacement or https://tesla.com and click on Energy, then select Support ? Powerwall ? Owners for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tesla-Recalls-Powerwall-2-AC-Battery-Power-Systems-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death

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