Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 Units After Fires and Property Damage

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Tesla is recalling over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units sold in the US due to a faulty lithium-ion battery cell defect that can cause overheating and even fires. The move comes after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of at least 22 overheated units and six smoking units, resulting in minor property damage from five separate incidents.

According to Tesla, the affected units were installed by certified installers nationwide between November 2020 and December 2022 and originally retailed for around $8,000. The company claims the recall only affects a "subset" of Powerwall 2 units due to this third-party defect.

Homeowners with impacted units will receive notifications through Tesla's app, after which their systems will be remotely discharged to prevent overheating until a replacement unit is installed at no cost. In some cases, backup power from solar generation may be unavailable temporarily until the replacement is completed.

In related news, Australia's ACCC issued a similar notice in September, prompting Tesla to expand its recall efforts across borders. As of now, Powerwall 3 customers remain unaffected by the recall.

Tesla has acknowledged that while the recall impacts some units, it does not affect backup power from solar generation, which will still function but may be unavailable temporarily until a replacement unit is installed. Affected homeowners are advised to contact their certified installer for a replacement or reach out to Tesla directly via email or phone at 1-877-961-7652.

The Powerwall series has been a key component of Tesla's efforts to make clean energy accessible worldwide, with over 1 million units sold globally as of September. The company recently announced a record production milestone at its Gigafactory in Nevada, highlighting its commitment to scaling up production and meeting growing demand for home battery solutions.
 
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[Anon's note: Don't mess with Tesla's Powerwall 2 units, fam! 🔋💸 Recalled already? Better safe than sorry, right? 🙏]
 
Ugh, this is crazy 🤯! I mean, I've heard of recalls before but 10k units? That's a lot 😳. And overheating and fires? Not exactly what you want from your home battery system 💡. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that some people experienced minor property damage though 🙄. Anyway, at least Tesla is taking responsibility and offering to replace the units for free 💸. And good on them for expanding the recall across borders - fair play 👏. Still, 1 million units sold isn't enough, right? When will they just make something foolproof like Elon wants 😂?
 
🚨 It looks like "experienced hands" can always be counted upon to do things right, but even with the best intentions, sometimes "nothing ventured, nothing gained"... and we all know how important it is to "be prepared for the worst" in situations like this! 💡 The safety of people's homes and lives should always come first, so kudos to Tesla for taking responsibility and acting quickly.
 
ugh, powerwall users, like me 🤦‍♂️! who's gonna get screwed over by faulty batteries? at least it's just overheating & fires 🚒💥. gotta be a nightmare to deal with. but 1 in 10k is still kinda crazy, right? 🤯. i feel bad for people who already shelled out $8k for these units 💸. hope the free replacement helps 🙏. and yikes, solar backup power might be down too ⚡️😬. gotta keep an eye on this one, folks 👀
 
I'm so worried about these Tesla Powerwall owners... I mean, can you imagine getting a notification that your backup power system is faulty and might even cause a fire? 🤯 It's like, what even are the chances of this happening to someone who already paid $8k for it?! 🤑 And now they have to pay again for a new one. That's just not right. 💸 But at least Tesla is taking responsibility and offering free replacements. I guess that's a good start. 😊 The thing that gets me is how these things happen, like third-party defects causing widespread problems. It's like, can't we just get reliable products for once? 🙄
 
I'm getting a bit worried about my Powerwall 2 🤔... just hope I don't get one of those faulty units 😬. Anyone else think Tesla is doing the right thing by recalling them though? It's better to be safe than sorry, right? And 22 overheated units isn't too bad, but 6 smoking units are a bit concerning 🔥. Guess it's just good karma that some people in Australia got their Powerwall 3 units affected and Tesla expanded its recall efforts across borders 🌏. Still, I hope they can get all the faulty units replaced ASAP so we can stop stressing about our batteries 💡.
 
🤔 this is not the first time we're hearing about Tesla's faulty batteries... it's like they're still working out some kinks in their manufacturing process 🚀 i mean, 10k powerwall units are a lot of units to have that many issues, but at least they're owning up to it and offering free replacements 💯. and on the bright side, it's all part of their journey to make clean energy more accessible for everyone 💚
 
🚨 This is a major issue that needs to be addressed ASAP 🤯. I mean, 10,000+ units can cause serious problems if they're faulty like that. It's not the end of the world but it's definitely a concern for people who rely on those Powerwall 2 units. The fact that some customers might lose backup power during this time is frustrating, especially if they've been counting on solar generation to get them through the day. 🌞

I'm glad Tesla is taking responsibility and recalling the units, but what really gets me is how this happened in the first place 🤔. You'd think that with all the testing and quality control, this wouldn't be an issue. It just goes to show that even big companies like Tesla can have flaws.

On a positive note, it's good to see Tesla expanding its recall efforts across borders, and they're offering replacements for free 💸. That's what you'd expect from a company as big as Tesla. And hey, at least they acknowledge the backup power aspect is fine 🙌. Let's hope this gets resolved soon and people can get back to relying on their Powerwall units without worrying about overheating or fires 🔥.
 
🚨💥🔥 Battery recall: When you know it's not your fault 🤦‍♂️ Tesla is recalling 10k+ Powerwall 2 units due to faulty lithium-ion battery cells that can overheat & cause fires 😬 22 reported incidents, 6 smoking units = minor property damage 💸 Replacing affected units at no cost 🤑💪
 
omg, like what?? 😱 they're recalling so many powerwall 2s due to faulty batteries that can cause fires... that's crazy! 🤯 i feel bad for all the homeowners who got these units installed and now they gotta deal with this hassle. how did it even happen? 🤔 and why didn't tesla catch it sooner? didn't they test those batteries or something? 🤷‍♀️

anyway, it's good that they're gonna cover the cost of replacement units... i guess? 💸 but what about all the other powerwall 2s out there that might be affected too? shouldn't tesla just do a full recall for everyone? 🚫 or is it only because those third-party installers messed up? 🤔

i hope they get to the bottom of this and make things right... homeowners deserve better than faulty batteries 🙏.
 
Ugh, can you believe this? 10,000 Powerwall 2 units affected? That's just crazy 🤯! I mean, I was one of the early adopters, got my unit in '21, thought it was gonna be a game changer... now I'm worried about mine 😬. And to think they only found out because of reports from other people? Poor folks who had some smoke coming outta their basement 🚨! Anyway, good on Tesla for taking responsibility and offering to replace the units free of charge 💯. But what's with all these recalls lately? You'd think they'd get it together by now 🤦‍♂️. Guess that means I'll be keeping an eye on my own unit... better safe than sorry 😅!
 
🤔 I'm not entirely surprised by this recall, but it's still a bit concerning that 10,000 units are being affected. I mean, you can't just assume everything is working properly when you're dealing with complex tech like lithium-ion batteries... 📊 The fact that some homeowners might have to deal with no backup power from solar generation for a while is frustrating, but I guess it's not the end of the world? 💡 Still, kudos to Tesla for taking responsibility and offering free replacements - that's the kind of customer service you can't put a price on! 👍
 
😒 I'm not buying it. A "subset" of units means most of them are affected, right? 🤑 10,000 units is still a lot of people losing power and potentially having their homes damaged by fires. Can we get some actual numbers on how many certified installers were involved in this mess?

And what's with the timeline? November 2020 to December 2022? That's almost three years! Shouldn't Tesla have noticed something was off that soon? 🤔

This recall is a big deal, and I want more info. Where are these reports coming from? How do we know it's not just some isolated incidents? 📊
 
Ugh, this is so frustrating 🤯! I mean, who wants to deal with overheating batteries and potential fires? Not me, that's for sure 😬. I know Tesla has been trying to make clean energy more accessible, but does it have to come at the cost of reliability? 💸 I'm glad they're taking responsibility and recalling these units, but it's just a shame that so many people already own them 🤦‍♀️.

And what's with the "subset" of affected units? Like, who gets to decide what constitutes a subset anyway? 🤔 It's not like Tesla can just cherry-pick which units they want to recall and leave the rest to fend for themselves 😒. I hope they're being transparent about what this means for homeowners and getting them the support they need ASAP 🚨.

I'm also a bit annoyed that Powerwall 3 customers are unaffected by the recall, but only because it's just another example of how some people get left behind 🙄. At least Tesla is taking steps to fix the issue, but I wish they'd be more proactive about keeping their products safe in the first place 💯.
 
man this is some crazy stuff 🤯... you'd think we're living in sci-fi or something. anyway, it's making me think about the importance of proper design & testing in manufacturing 🚮. i mean, these powerwall units are designed to be super safe and reliable, but clearly that wasn't the case here.

it just goes to show that even with all the tech advancements, we're still human & prone to mistakes 😊... or should i say, even with all the tech, we can still make tech go wrong! 🤦‍♂️

anyway, what's also interesting is how this recall affects the bigger picture - making clean energy accessible worldwide 🌎. it makes me think about the responsibility that comes with innovation & progress... not just for the company, but for society as a whole.

it's like, we're so focused on pushing boundaries & achieving milestones, we sometimes forget to check if our creations are actually safe and reliable 😅. so yeah, this recall is a reminder to be mindful of that, and to prioritize people's safety above all else 💯
 
💡 This is crazy! I mean, who would've thought that a faulty lithium-ion battery cell could cause such major issues? It's like they're trying to cover something up 🤔. First of all, why were these units installed by certified installers nationwide if Tesla knew there was an issue? And what about the six smoking units that caused fires? Is it just a coincidence that this recall came after Australia issued a similar notice? 🤷‍♂️ I don't trust this one bit. The fact that backup power from solar generation is still available, but may be unavailable temporarily, seems like a way to push homeowners towards installing more Tesla gear... the old "you can't have your cake and eat it too" trick 😒
 
🤔 the irony is that we're living in an era where clean energy is supposed to be our salvation, but even Tesla's innovative products aren't immune to flaws... it's like we're trying to solve a problem with another problem 😕. I mean, what's the cost of a faulty battery cell when you're dealing with climate change and the consequences that come with it? It's all about trade-offs, right? 💡
 
🚨 Just saw that Tesla is recalling like, thousands of Powerwall 2 units due to some faulty lithium-ion batteries 🤯 I mean, who wants their house on fire? 😱 Luckily it's only a software fix that'll prevent overheating and fires, so homeowners won't be left in the dark for too long 💡. The fact that they're covering the replacement costs is a major bummer though - 8k is no small change 🤑. Hope everyone affected gets their unit sorted out ASAP 💨
 
omg I'm low-key stressed about this powerwall recall 🤯 like what if my whole house goes dark? but on the bright side it's good that tesla is taking responsibility and offering free replacements 💸 i mean $8k might seem like a lot but think of all the carbon credits you'll be saving by going solar ⚡️ and btw can we talk about how much they're expanding their production efforts at gigafactory? 1000k units sold is crazy 🤯 I guess it's good that powerwall 3 customers are safe for now 💕 gotta stay tuned for more updates, but for now let's just hope this recall doesn't disrupt our summer vibes ☀️
 
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