Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk

According to the Australia Competition and the Customer Commission, the company recalled Powerwall 2 Home Battery in Australia after the company received a fire report after “little property loss”.

The recovery influenced an undefined number of Powerwal 2 units in the United States and was sold by the cells from November 2020 to 2022 The cells were created by an anonymous third -party supplier. No injuries were reported despite the fire, the ACC said at Real noticeThe

Powerwall 2 contains a 14 kW hour lithium ion battery and it is usually installed along solar panels Save additional energy Generated during the day.

Customers can also listen to their battery at the virtual power plant to support the grid during heavy loads. The enrollment warranty extends up to 15 years and gives customers access to time-use rates that will help reduce energy bills, Tesla saysThe

If homeowners are part of their Powerwall recovery, the Tesla app will be notified and the company is in the process of discharge to reduce the risk of fire. The withdrawal batteries will be replaced free of cost, and the company will consider “compensation for lost energy saving … on a case-case-case basis,” said the ACC.