A Power Bank Recall Has Been Reissued Following Woman's Death—What to Know

Almost 30 additional reports of the device malfunctioning have been filed.

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  • A recalled Casely power bank has caused serious injuries and one death, prompting a second safety warning.
  • Over 429,000 Casely Power Pods sold online from 2022 to 2024 are affected—stop using them immediately.
  • Consumers can get a free replacement or $60 gift card and must dispose of the battery safely.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Casely of Brooklyn, N.Y., are issuing a second announcement regarding a previous recall of Casely wireless phone chargers after receiving more reports of the lithium battery malfunctioning, including one incident resulting in a woman's death.

Casely initially announced the recall in April 2025. At that time, the company received 51 consumer reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating, expanding, or catching fire while they were charging their phones, resulting in six minor burn injuries.

Since the recall was announced, there have been 28 additional consumer reports, including two incidents resulting in one fatality and one serious incident on an airplane.

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According to the CPSC, in August 2024, a 75-year-old woman from New Jersey was charging her cell phone with the power bank on her lap when it caught on fire and exploded. The victim suffered second- and third-degree burns and later passed away from complications from her injuries. In February 2026, a 47-year-old woman was charging her cell phone on an airplane when it caught on fire and exploded, resulting in the victim suffering first-degree burns.

The Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone charger has model number E33A printed on the back with "Casely" engraved on the front side on the right. The power banks were sold online via getcasely.com, Amazon, and other e-commerce websites from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70. About 429,200 units are affected.

If you own one of the recalled power banks, stop using it immediately and contact Casely for a free replacement. To receive the free replacement, visit the company's website to fill out a form, which involves submitting two photographs: one of the front of the power bank with the word “Recalled” and the day's date written in permanent marker, and the second should display the model number, which is located on the back of the power bank. Consumers can also elect to receive a $60 Casely gift card as an alternative option.

Do not throw the lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores, the CPSC cautions.

Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently from other batteries because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept the recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a collection center, contact them to find out whether they accept recalled lithium-ion batteries. If they don’t, contact your municipality for further guidance.

For questions, contact Casely toll-free at 888-964-9331 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected].

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