American battery storage manufacturer Tesla has issued a recall of its Powerwall 2 battery system because it could overheat.

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Tesla Powerwall 2 is a fully-integrated AC battery system that provides energy storage for solar self-consumption and features time-based control and backup.

Tesla launch in Wodonga. Picture by Mark Jesse

An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) product alert noted the risk of overheating is "low".

If it does occur it "may lead to a fire that could cause serious injury.

"A few incidents have occurred and caused damage to property," the ale

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