The world-renowned electric car company Tesla has been fined $155,000 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Tesla faced the fine for not implementing adequate security measures in its cars’ physical keys.

Tesla pays a hefty price for its key fobs!

Tesla, one of the most talked-about car brands in recent years, has encountered a substantial penalty. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) imposed a fine of $155,000 on Tesla for not having sufficient security measures in the physical keys of its vehicles. It seems Tesla will have to change the design of the key fobs it produces.

Tesla has been fined $155,000 for not complying with safety standards for remote control batteries. As you know, Tesla produces physical remote controls in the shape of cars. The easy-to-remove battery and the attractive design of these remotes caught the attention of the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission). ACCC explained that this situation poses a threat to children, considering the remote’s appeal to them and the ease with which the battery can be removed.

Typically, remote control batteries have a round and small design. Given the attraction that car-shaped remotes have for children and considering how easily the battery can be removed, it’s only a matter of time before these batteries end up in children’s hands.

The round remote control batteries, often mistaken for candies by children due to their design, pose a significant risk if swallowed, as they can cause life-threatening injuries. ACCC, emphasizing the seriousness of this issue, imposed a fine of $155,000 on Tesla for violating this critical safety concern. Additionally, ACCC noted that Tesla did not place necessary warning labels on these products and failed to include safety warnings about the batteries in their user manuals.

While this fine is a setback for Tesla, it’s essential to remember the potential danger these batteries pose if swallowed, which can lead to burning of the esophagus and internal organs. It remains to be seen when Tesla will bring its remote control batteries in line with safety standards.