Safety Incident
Uncertified adapter sparks Tesla charging explosion in British Columbia
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A Tesla owner in Hope, British Columbia, suffered minor injuries when an uncertified third-party adapter failed during a fast-charging session, causing a high-voltage arc flash and fireball. The incident occurred on August 16, 2024, at a non-Tesla commercial charging station. Officials from Technical Safety BC investigated and rated the event as major due to the damage and injury risk.