According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Council, Tesla is recalling Australia’s Powerwall 2 household batteries after the company received reports of a fire that caused “slight property damage.”
The recall will affect 2 PowerWall 2 units made in the United States and will be sold between November 2020 and June 2022. These cells are made by unnamed third-party suppliers. Despite the fire, no injuries have been reported. Recall notice.
Powerwall 2 contains 14 kWh lithium-ion battery, usually installed with solar panels Store excess power Generated during the day.
Customers can also inject batteries into virtual power plants to support the grid when loads are heavy. Registration extends warranty coverage to up to 15 years and gives customers access to usage time, which will help reduce energy bills, Tesla says.
If the homeowner notifies the homeowner in the Tesla app, if their PowerWall is part of the recall and the company is discharging the battery to reduce the risk of a fire. The recalled batteries will be replaced for free and the company “will consider compensation for savings in losses … case by case.”
