Tesla Powerwall two energy storage systems, sold nationwide from 2020 to 2022, face a critical safety issue: lithium-ion battery cells can overheat, causing smoke or fire. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports twenty-two overheating instances, six smoke cases, and five minor property damage fires. Tesla has remotely shut down affected batteries and will replace them for free, but customers may face higher electric bills due to loss of energy storage capabilities. Tesla has not commented on reimbursement for increased costs.
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