Overview
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after reports that defective lithium‑ion cells can cause overheating, smoke or flames.
- The affected Powerwall 2 units were sold through Tesla and certified installers from November 2020 through December 2022, typically for about $8,000.
- Tesla says nearly all identified systems have been remotely discharged to reduce immediate risk, and remaining units will be discharged by technicians.
- Owners are being notified through the Tesla app as certified installers schedule removals and replacements, and backup power will be unavailable until new units are installed.
- Tesla attributes the problem to a third‑party battery cell defect, has not named the supplier, and notes the recall follows a similar action in Australia; Powerwall 3 is not affected.