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Casely Recalls 429,000 Power Banks Following Overheating Reports, Including One Fatality

Casely and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reannounced a recall of over 429,000 power banks on April 16, 2026, following additional overheating incidents. The reannouncement comes after 28 new reports, including a fatality and a fire on a plane. Consumers are urged to request free replacements through Casely's website.

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Reannouncement of Power Bank Recall

The Verge reported that Casely and the U.S.

Consumer Product Safety Commission reannounced the recall of over 429,000 of its 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless power banks on April 16, 2026. The reannouncement followed 28 additional reports of batteries overheating, including a serious incident on a plane involving a fire and explosion.

The 28 additional reports also include the death of a 75-year-old New Jersey woman. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. She passed away from complications from her injuries, the commission stated.

Details of Initial Recall

and Additional Incidents Casely

initially recalled the power banks in April 2025 following 51 reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding, or catching fire.

Those 51 reports resulted in six minor burn injuries. The Verge reported that the reannouncement was prompted by the new incidents reported since the initial recall.

Product Information and Sales

The recalled power banks were sold through Casely’s website, Amazon, and other online stores from March 2022 through September 2024.

They were sold for between $30 and $70. The power banks can be identified by the Casely branding engraved on the front and the specific E33A model number on the back.

Replacement Process

Casely is offering free replacements for the recalled power banks.

Free replacements can be requested by submitting a claim through Casely’s website. Claim submissions require a photograph of the device’s model number and a second photo showing the date and the word “recalled” written on the power bank in permanent marker.

Story Timeline

6 events
  1. 2026-04-16

    Casely and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reannounced the recall

    1 sourceThe Verge
  2. 2025-04

    Casely recalled over 429,000 of its 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless power banks

    1 sourceThe Verge
  3. 2024-09

    End of sales period for the recalled power banks

    1 sourceThe Verge
  4. 2022-03

    Start of sales period for the recalled power banks

    1 sourceThe Verge
  5. unspecified post-2025

    28 additional reports of batteries overheating, including a fatality and plane incident

    1 sourceThe Verge
  6. unspecified pre-2025

    51 reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating, resulting in six minor burn injuries

    1 sourceThe Verge

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Increased consumer awareness may lead to more recall claims and replacements

  2. 02

    Potential legal actions against Casely due to injuries and fatality

  3. 03

    Sales impact on Casely and retailers like Amazon from recalled products

  4. 04

    Broader scrutiny on lithium-ion battery safety in consumer electronics

  5. 05

    Possible regulatory changes for power bank manufacturing standards

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