CPSCCPSC recall 26092 · Nov 13, 2025
Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Recall found
Product
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
Hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- 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.
- Units
- About 10,500
- Incidents and 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.
- Sold at
- Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.
- Company
- Tesla, Inc., of Reno, Nevada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Consumer contact
- Tesla Support team by email at [email protected] 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.
If you're replacing it
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