Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 dwelling batteries in Australia after the corporate acquired studies of fires that led to “minor property harm,” in response to the Australia Competitors and Shopper Fee.
The recall impacts an unspecified variety of Powerwall 2 items made within the U.S. and bought between November 2020 and June 2022. The cells had 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 accommodates 14 kWh of lithium ion batteries, and its normally put in alongside photo voltaic panels to retailer extra energy generated through the day.
Prospects can even enroll their batteries in a digital energy plant to assist the grid in instances of heavy load. Enrolling extends the guarantee to as much as 15 years and provides clients entry to time-of-use charges that may assist scale back power payments, Tesla says.
Owners might 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 scale back the chance of fireside. Recalled batteries might be changed freed from cost, and the corporate “will contemplate compensation for misplaced power financial savings … on a case-by-case foundation,” the ACCC mentioned.