The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall notice involving approximately 429,000 wireless power banks sold by the Brooklyn-based company Casely. These products contain lithium batteries that pose a risk of overheating, catching fire, or even exploding, leading to at least one fatality and multiple burn incidents.
According to the notice, a 75-year-old woman from New Jersey suffered second and third-degree burns when the device she was using to charge her phone caught fire and exploded on her lap in August 2024. She later succumbed to complications from her injuries. In another incident in February 2026, a 47-year-old woman experienced first-degree burns when the same product caught fire and exploded while she was charging her phone on a plane. These two incidents highlight the safety risks associated with the product, escalating it from a simple product defect to a consumer goods accident affecting public safety.
CPSC stated that Casely had initially announced the recall of these power banks in April 2025. At that time, the company had received 51 consumer reports indicating incidents of lithium battery overheating, swelling, or catching fire while charging phones, resulting in six minor burn injuries. Despite the recall announcement, additional reports of incidents continued, prompting CPSC to issue a second recall warning, as 28 new cases emerged indicating that the problematic products were still in circulation or being used by consumers.
The recalled product is the Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless charger, with model number E33A. The product has the model number printed on the back and “Casely” engraved on a metal plate on the front right side. It was sold online through getcasely.com, Amazon.com, and other e-commerce platforms between March 2022 and September 2024, with prices ranging from $30 to $70.
Consumers are urged by CPSC to immediately stop using the recalled wireless chargers and contact Casely for a free replacement. As part of the process, consumers are required to log in to the company’s designated website, fill out an online form, and submit two photos: one showing the front of the product with “Recalled” and the date written in permanent ink, and another clearly capturing the model number on the back of the product. Once the submission is complete, consumers should dispose of the product in accordance with local and state government regulations.
It is emphasized that the recalled product contains lithium-ion battery devices and should not be disposed of directly in regular trash, roadside recycling bins, or battery collection boxes in retail stores. Due to the higher risk of lithium battery fires, they should be taken to municipal household hazardous waste collection centers for proper disposal. Before dropping off, individuals should contact their local collection center to confirm if they accept recalled lithium batteries; if not accepted, they should seek further guidance from local authorities.