Lithium battery recalls surge 280% as fire risks reach baby monitors and home storage
Tesla Powerwall 2 recall, a Redfern house fire, and views on battery standards as safety concerns widen
Safety recalls for lithium-ion batteries have surged nearly 300 per cent over the past four years, climbing from 1.7 per cent of all product recalls in 2022 to 7.6 per cent today, according to data from Product Safety Australia and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The report also discusses the federal scheme encouraging home battery uptake, Tesla’s recall of some Powerwall 2 units, and Carbone’s report of increased claims involving lithium-ion batteries in household products.