Also: The best home battery and backup systems The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) says it has received "22 reports of overheating," with half of these "resulting in minor property damage." No injuries have been reported. Still, out of an abundance of caution, both Tesla and the USCPSC are recalling about 10,500 units. Additionally, Tesla says that it has "remotely discharged" nearly the majority of affected units in the US, rendering them safe. The remaining units will be discharged by company technicians. Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNET Note that not all Powerwall 2s are being recalled. The defective systems were sold on Tesla's website and through certified installers "from November 2020 through December 2022 for about $8,000." Impacted customers will receive (if they haven't already) a notification via the Tesla app, informing them of the recall. A Tesla-certified installer will contact individuals directly, either by email or phone, to schedule a replacement at no cost. Replacement or upgrade? The company doesn't specify whether it will install a non-defective Powerwall 2 battery or upgrade customers to the Powerwall 3. I reached out to Tesla for clarification and will update this story once I receive a response. The issue does not affect any Powerwall 3 units.