Tesla recalls about 10,500 Powerwall 2 home batteries over fire and burn risk
The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 units can make the unit stop working during normal use, which can cause overheating, smoke or flames and risk serious injury or death.
What to do
Make sure your Powerwall 2 is online and check the Tesla App for a notice about whether your unit is included in the recall. Tesla has remotely discharged affected online units to prevent overheating until a replacement is installed.
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Recall details
- Product
- Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
- Company
- Tesla, Inc., of Reno, Nevada
- 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.
- Injuries
- 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.
- Units
- About 10,500
- Where sold
- Sold at Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- November 13, 2025
- Recall date
- November 13, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
- Description
- This recall involves certain Tesla Powerwall 2 units, fully-integrated AC battery systems used for energy storage for self-consumption, time-based control, and backup power. Model number "Powerwall 2" is printed on the nameplate label on the side of the unit.
- 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. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- 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.
- Number of units
- About 10,500
- Sold at
- Sold at Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.
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