The Casely power bank recall has been re-announced after the woman’s death and the plane’s fire
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A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks was also issued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate fire on board an airplane.
About 429,000 Casely Power Banks 5000mAh compatible MagSafe wireless chargers are included in a recall announced last week due to fire and burn hazards, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recall was first announced in April 2025. At the time, Casely had received 51 consumer reports of overheating, swelling or burning when used to charge phones, resulting in six minor injuries.
OVER 30K UNSAFE POWER BANKS RECALLED AFTER REPORTS OF FIRE, CONTINUATION
About 429,000 Casely Power Banks 5000mAh wireless phone chargers are affected by the re-announced recall. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission / Anonymous)
Since that recall, regulators say 28 other incidents have been reported, including the death of a 75-year-old New Jersey woman.
In August 2024, an old woman was charging her cell phone on her lap when it caught fire and exploded. He suffered second and third degree burns and later died from his burns.
In another incident, a 47-year-old woman in February was charging her mobile phone and power bank on a plane when it caught fire and exploded, causing burns to the woman.
The return was first announced in April 2025. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission / Anonymous)
The power banks affected by the recall have the model number “E33A” printed on the back and “Casely” engraved on the front right.
The chargers are sold on Casely’s website, Amazon and other online retailers from March 2022 to September 2024 for between $30 and $70.
Consumers are urged to stop using power banks immediately and contact Casely for a free replacement.
MORE THAN 1.1M POWER BANKS RECALLED AFTER REPORTS OF HEAT, CONTINUATION
The chargers are sold on the Casely website, Amazon and other online retailers from March 2022 to September 2024. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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Power banks should not be thrown in the trash because they are a fire hazard, the commission warns. Consumers are advised to contact local hazardous waste collection centers for disposal instructions.
