Marblehead Fire Department is alerting residents about the recall of the Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power system that can catch fire.
“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,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall impacts about 10,500 lithium battery systems. “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,” according to CPSC.
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.
Marblehead Fire Captain Gregg McLaughlin tells the Current anyone with questions should contact Fire Prevention unit at 781-639-3427 or fireprevention@marbleheadma.gov.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
