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Over 10,000 Powerwall 2 systems are being recalled following reports of overheating and fires.
Powerwall 2 units sold between November 2020 and December 2022 are impacted.
Most affected units have been remotely discharged, and the systems will be replaced at no cost.
Tesla has issued a recall for its Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System, citing "a third-party battery cell defect." According to the company, this defect can cause the device to " stop functioning normally, resulting in overheating, smoking and in some cases smoke or flame causing minor property damage."
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) says it has received "22 reports of overheating," with half of these "resulting in minor property damage." No injuries have been reported. Still, out of an abundance of caution, both Tesla and the USCPSC are recalling about 10,500 units.
Additionally, Tesla says that it has "remotely discharged" nearly the majority of affected units in the US, rendering them safe. The remaining units will be discharged by company technicians.
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