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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 1 MIN

Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems Overheat

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNmLRojakQ/The lithium-ion battery cells in these units can fail during normal use leading to overheating, ignition, fire, and burn hazards.About 10,500 of these defective were sold online at Tesla.com/powerwall and through certified Tesla installers nationwide in the US from November 2020 through December 2022.After checking that your Powerwall 2 system is online, consult your Tesla App to see if you unit is part of the recall. Tesla has already remotely discharged affected powerwalls that are online to prevent them from overheating until a replacement can be installed. If your system is involved, you will receive information in the app on how to proceed and how replacements will be arranged at no cost. For more information, contact Tesla at 1-877-961-7652 or via the email [email protected]://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 #powerwall #overheating #fires #recall

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