The U.S. safety regulator has expanded a recall of portable chargers after new reports — including a deadly house fire and an in-flight battery blaze — raised concerns about the devices’ safety. If you own the affected model, officials say stop using it now and seek a replacement through the manufacturer.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says about 429,000 Casely Power Banks — wireless, MagSafe-compatible 5000mAh chargers — are part of the renewed recall. The action follows an earlier announcement in April 2025 and comes after additional incidents surfaced during the commission’s investigation.
Casely previously reported dozens of complaints alleging the chargers overheated, swelled or ignited while charging phones; those initial reports included several minor burns. Since that notice, regulators recorded 28 more incidents, among them a fatality and a separate onboard aircraft fire.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Casely Power Bank 5000mAh (MagSafe compatible) |
| Model number | E33A (printed on the back; “Casely” engraved front-right) |
| Units recalled | About 429,000 |
| Sales window | March 2022 – September 2024 |
| Retailers | Casely’s website, Amazon and other online sellers |
| Reported hazards | Overheating, swelling, fires and explosions — burns and fire damage |
| Manufacturer remedy | Free replacement from Casely; contact company or check CPSC recall page |
Two of the most serious incidents cited by investigators occurred months earlier: in August 2024 a 75-year-old New Jersey woman was burned when a power bank she was using on her lap erupted and later died from her injuries; and in February a passenger suffered first-degree burns when the same model reportedly ignited while charging a phone aboard an airplane.
Federal officials stress that these chargers present a fire risk and advise against routine disposal in household trash. Because lithium-ion batteries can reignite after seeming to cool, consumers are urged to follow local hazardous-waste guidance for safe disposal if instructed to do so.
If you think you have one of the recalled units, take these steps immediately:
- Stop using the device at once and disconnect it from other electronics.
- Check the back of the charger for model E33A and look for the Casely engraving.
- Contact Casely for a free replacement and instructions; also review the CPSC recall notice for official guidance.
- Do not throw the charger in your regular trash. Ask your local household hazardous waste center how to dispose of or store the unit safely.
- If the device becomes hot, emits smoke, or shows swelling, move it outdoors away from flammable materials and call emergency services if a fire starts.
- Travelers: check current airline and CPSC guidance before carrying any recalled battery devices onto aircraft.
The recall underscores an ongoing pattern of safety problems with some portable power banks. Regulators and manufacturers have issued multiple recalls in recent years as concerns about lithium-ion thermal failure continue to surface in consumer electronics.
For the latest, verified recall details and instructions on obtaining a replacement, consult the CPSC recall listing or Casely’s customer support; follow their directions before attempting any reuse or disposal.
