Tesla has recalled over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units in the U.S. because the lithium-ion battery cells in some of them can stop functioning, causing them to overheat, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The federal safety agency has received 22 reports of overheating units and six reports of smoking units. There have also been five reports of fires that have caused “minor property damage.”

“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,” the CPSC said in a recall notice posted online . “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.”

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