Casely Power Banks Re-Called After Fatal Fire Incident

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Casely are issuing a reannouncement of a recall for Casely Power Banks, specifically the 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone charger, model number E33A. This product poses a significant risk of serious injury or death due to fire and burn hazards. The lithium-ion battery within these power banks can overheat, leading to ignition. This marks a reannouncement of a recall that was initially issued in April 2025.

When the recall was first announced last year, Casely had received 51 reports detailing instances where the lithium-ion battery overheated, expanded, or caught fire while consumers were charging their phones. These incidents resulted in six minor burn injuries. Since that initial announcement, an additional 28 reports have been filed concerning the battery’s overheating, expansion, or ignition. Tragically, these subsequent reports include two severe incidents: one fatality and one serious event that occurred on an airplane. In August 2024, a 75-year-old woman in New Jersey suffered second and third-degree burns and later passed away from complications after her power bank caught fire and exploded while she was using it on her lap. More recently, in February 2026, a 47-year-old woman sustained first-degree burns when her power bank caught fire and exploded while she was charging her phone during a flight.

The Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone charger can be identified by the model number E33A printed on the back. The “Casely” logo is engraved on the front plate of the device, located on the right side. Approximately 429,200 of these power banks were sold online through various e-commerce platforms, including getcasely.com and Amazon.com. Sales occurred between March 2022 and September 2024, with prices ranging from $30 to $70.

Consumers who own these recalled power banks are strongly urged to immediately cease using them. To receive a free replacement product, consumers must visit Casely’s website and complete an online form. As part of the replacement process, individuals will need to submit two photographs: one of the front of the power bank with the word “Recalled” and the current date clearly written on it in permanent marker, and a second photograph clearly showing the model number located on the back of the device. These images should be uploaded via the dedicated recall page on the Casely website. Following these steps, consumers should dispose of the recalled power banks in accordance with local and state regulations for hazardous waste. It is crucial not to discard these lithium-ion batteries in regular household trash, standard recycling bins, or general used battery collection boxes, as they pose a heightened fire risk. Consumers are advised to contact their local municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to inquire about proper disposal procedures for recalled lithium-ion batteries, and to confirm if they accept such items before bringing them in.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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