A consumer watchdog says rapidly growing sales of home battery systems are accompanied by concerns about customer experiences that could affect confidence in the products. The watchdog warns that “battery gripes” and related complaints—potentially involving the performance or reliability of batteries and the supporting products sold with them—should be addressed through stronger protections for consumers. The coverage notes that home batteries are selling quickly, creating a need to ensure buyers are adequately protected as demand increases. The watchdog’s position focuses on maintaining trust in both the batteries themselves and the packages or related items sold alongside them. While the reports do not specify particular brands or the full range of complaints, they emphasize that unresolved issues could lead to reduced consumer confidence in the market. The watchdog is calling for improvements that would better safeguard purchasers, aiming to ensure protections keep pace with the expanding home battery sector.