Tesla Recalls 10,500 Solar Panel Batteries Over Fire Risks
Tesla has issued a recall for 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems in the U.S. following reports of overheating incidents. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned the defect could lead to fire hazards, though no injuries have been reported. The residential energy-storage units, designed to pair with solar panels, may experience lithium-ion cell failures causing smoke or ignition.
The company is implementing remote charge limitations as a stopgap measure while arranging free replacements for affected customers. Elon Musk's firm emphasized the systems' role in energy cost optimization and outage resilience, comparing their backup function to traditional generators.