Federal officials said the recalled Power Pods can overheat, ignite and cause severe burns.
WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials reannounced a recall April 16 for about 429,200 Casely wireless portable power banks after new reports tied the chargers to fires, burns, an airplane incident and the death of a 75-year-old New Jersey woman.
The renewed recall covers Casely Power Pods, 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers with model number E33A. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Casely, a Brooklyn, New York, company, said the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite. The recall was first announced in April 2025, but regulators said more reports came in after that notice, raising the stakes for a product sold online for more than two years.
The first recall came April 17, 2025, after Casely received 51 reports of the battery overheating, expanding or catching fire while people were charging phones. Six minor burn injuries were reported then. The CPSC said the same recall is now being reannounced because 28 more reports were received after the first notice. The later reports included one fatality and one serious incident on an airplane. The agency said the power banks “pose a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers.” Casely said in its recall materials that the reannouncement is meant “to help reach additional consumers” and remove affected units from use.
The fatal case happened in August 2024, according to federal officials. A 75-year-old woman from New Jersey was charging her cellphone with the power bank on her lap when the device caught fire and exploded. She suffered second- and third-degree burns and later died from complications from her injuries. Officials did not release her name, hometown or date of death. They also did not say whether the incident led to a lawsuit, insurance claim or separate state investigation. In the second serious case, a 47-year-old woman was charging her cellphone with one of the power banks on an airplane in February 2026 when it caught fire and exploded. She suffered first-degree burns. The CPSC did not identify the airline, route, airport, flight crew or exact date.
The recall applies to Casely Power Pods with model number E33A printed on the back. The chargers have “Casely” engraved on the front side of the plate on the right side. The power banks were sold in a range of colors and prints through Casely’s website, Amazon and other e-commerce sites from March 2022 through September 2024 for about $30 to $70. The 2025 recall notice described the devices as pocket-sized chargers that measure about 3 inches by 2 inches by 0.25 inches and weigh about 3.2 ounces. The CPSC listed the 2026 action as recall number 26-418 and a Fast Track Recall, a process used when a company and federal safety officials work together on a remedy.
The case adds to broader federal concern over rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in consumer electronics. The batteries are common in phones, laptops, scooters, power banks and other devices, but damaged or defective units can burn quickly once they fail. In the Casely notice, regulators focused on repeated reports of overheating, swelling, fire and burns during phone charging. The CPSC also said recalled lithium-ion devices should not be placed in household trash, curbside recycling bins or standard used-battery boxes because of the fire risk. The agency said local household hazardous waste programs may handle disposal, depending on local rules. Casely said the recall applies only to certain Power Pod model E33A units and not to all Casely products.
The company is offering affected owners a free replacement product or a $60 Casely gift card, according to its recall page. Casely said replacement Power Pods are expected to ship about two to four weeks after claim information is confirmed. The company also said replacement units are model PP240 and include updated safety features. The claim process asks owners to submit two photos, one showing the back of the device with the E33A model number and another showing the front marked with the word “RECALLED” and the date. Proof of purchase is not required for the recall, according to Casely’s recall materials. The CPSC notice did not announce a civil penalty, criminal case or public finding that Casely knowingly sold recalled units after the first notice.
The public record leaves several questions unanswered. Officials have not named the New Jersey woman who died, the hospital that treated her or the local fire agency that responded. They also have not said whether the February 2026 airplane incident forced a diversion or whether flight attendants used a battery containment bag. The company’s recall page says Casely is working with the CPSC and has taken steps to remove affected products from circulation. “Not all Power Pods are impacted by this recall,” the company said, adding that the action is limited to specific E33A units. Federal officials said the central issue remains the same as in 2025: the recalled battery can overheat, ignite and create a burn or fire hazard.
As of April 25, the recall remained active, the affected model remained E33A and the reannouncement stood as the latest public action from federal safety officials and Casely. No hearing date, penalty order or separate investigative finding had been announced in the recall record.
Author note: Last updated April 25, 2026.