Tesla has initiated a nationwide recall of thousands of its $8,000 home batteries following reports of failures that pose a serious risk of fire, burns and potentially death.

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 Produc...

The move would mark a stunning reversal for Chief Executive Elon Musk, who has long criticized and resisted the tech giant's ecosystem.