Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 house batteries in Australia after the corporate obtained studies of fires that led to “minor property injury,” in accordance with the Australia Competitors and Client Fee.
The recall impacts an unspecified variety of Powerwall 2 models made within the U.S. and offered between November 2020 and June 2022. The cells have been made by an unnamed third-party provider. Regardless of the fires, no accidents have been reported, the ACCC mentioned in a recall notice.
The Powerwall 2 incorporates 14 kWh of lithium ion batteries, and its often put in alongside photo voltaic panels to retailer extra energy generated in the course of the day.
Prospects may also enroll their batteries in a digital energy plant to help the grid in occasions of heavy load. Enrolling extends the guarantee to as much as 15 years and provides prospects entry to time-of-use charges that may assist cut back power payments, Tesla says.
Householders will probably be notified within the Tesla app if their Powerwall is a part of the recall, and the corporate is within the means of discharging the batteries to cut back the chance of fireside. Recalled batteries will probably be changed freed from cost, and the corporate “will think about compensation for misplaced power financial savings … on a case-by-case foundation,” the ACCC mentioned.
