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

26092 · Recalled 2025-11-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power SystemAbout 10,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Tesla.com/powerwall, through certified Tesla installers nationwide, 000.

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.

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Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (Product Nameplate Sticker)
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (Product Nameplate Sticker)
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)
Recalled Powerwall 2 AC Battery System (installed)

Source: CPSC recall 26092. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.