Tesla Powerwall battery issues spark class-action lawsuit

Tesla initiated a massive recall of its Powerwall batteries due to a risk of overheating and fire. However, instead of providing replacements promptly, Tesla remotely updated the software over-the-air (OTA) to discharge the batteries in users' homes to near 0% and lock the functionality. This action sparked a class-action lawsuit, with users arguing that their $8,000 devices had become "expensive wall decorations." Tesla's recall process has been criticized as "slow, cumbersome, and incomplete," leaving many users waiting for months and still without power.