Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 13, 2025
Tesla Powerwall 2: Fire and Burn Risk in Some Units
Tesla recalls certain Powerwall 2 AC battery systems due to fire and burn hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Affected units may stop working, leading to overheating and potential smoke or flames.
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.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Tesla is recalling certain Powerwall :2 AC battery systems because lithium-ion battery cells can stop working during normal use, causing overheating, smoke, or fire that might lead to serious injury or death. This recall affects homeowners with these systems for backup power. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1425-tesla-powerwall-2-fire-and-burn-risk-in-some-units.
“Tesla Powerwall 2: Fire and Burn Risk in Some Units.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1425-tesla-powerwall-2-fire-and-burn-risk-in-some-units. Based on CPSC recall #10486 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tesla-Recalls-Powerwall-2-AC-Battery-Power-Systems-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death).
Tesla recalled certain Powerwall 2 AC battery power systems due to fire and burn hazards that can cause serious injury or death, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 13, 2025. Owners should check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is included in the recall.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
Model number "Powerwall 2" printed on the nameplate label on the side of the unit
Sold at Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022
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 affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until the replacement is installed.
The 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. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Super Off-Road Solar Power Banks Recalled: Overheating Burn Hazard (2026-06-25), Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-11-13), and NEWDERY Power Banks Recalled: Fire and Burn Hazards Risk Serious Injury (2026-09-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 'Powerwall 2' printed on the side label of the unit. The recall applies to certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC battery systems used for home energy storage.
Brand
Tesla
Product
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Tesla has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems to prevent overheating until replacement is installed.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10486 — Tesla Powerwall 2: Fire and Burn Risk in Some Units
Hello,
I own a Tesla Powerwall 2: Fire and Burn Risk in Some Units that is covered by recall 10486 from Tesla.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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