- The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a safety warning regarding Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery systems due to a potential fire risk.
- An investigation revealed that third-party battery cells may contain excessive lithium plating, which can cause internal short circuits and thermal runaway.
- Tesla has launched a replacement programme to swap affected Powerwall 2 units free of charge for customers.
- The company has already remotely discharged most of the affected battery units and is in the process of discharging any remaining ones.
- Customers are advised to keep their systems online and check the Tesla app to confirm whether their battery requires a replacement.
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