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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Summer Woolley

Fire safety warning issued to Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery users

  • The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a safety warning regarding Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery systems due to a potential fire risk.
  • An investigation revealed that third-party battery cells may contain excessive lithium plating, which can cause internal short circuits and thermal runaway.
  • Tesla has launched a replacement programme to swap affected Powerwall 2 units free of charge for customers.
  • The company has already remotely discharged most of the affected battery units and is in the process of discharging any remaining ones.
  • Customers are advised to keep their systems online and check the Tesla app to confirm whether their battery requires a replacement.

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