Overview
- U.S. regulators and Tesla initiated the recall on Nov. 13 for a subset of Powerwall 2 systems that can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Tesla reported 22 overheating incidents, including six with smoke and five involving fire, which caused minor property damage and no injuries.
- The issue is tied to a third‑party lithium‑ion cell defect, according to Tesla, and Powerwall 3 products are not affected.
- Most impacted batteries have been discharged and disabled, so backup power is temporarily unavailable while solar generation continues.
- Customers are being notified through the Tesla app, with free removal and replacement scheduled by Tesla or certified installers; the CPSC is overseeing the action after a similar recall in Australia.