Trending Now - Casely Issues Urgent Recall for Power Pods Due to Fire Hazards

WHO:

CNET - Casely, a manufacturer of wireless chargers.

Engadget - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) is involved in the recall.

WHAT:

CNET - Casely is recalling its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger due to fire and burn hazards.

Engadget - The USCPSC reported that there have been dozens of injuries and one fatality linked to the defective devices.

Engadget - A previous recall was issued for 429,000 units of the power bank model E33A after 51 incidents of overheating, expansion, or catching fire.

Engadget - The USCPSC stated that the recall is due to a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

WHERE:

Engadget - The incidents occurred in New Jersey and on a plane.

WHEN:

Engadget - The initial recall was published in 2025.

Engadget - The fatal incident involving a 75-year-old woman occurred in August 2024.

Engadget - Another incident involving a 47-year-old woman occurred in 2026.

WHY:

Engadget - The recall was reissued due to the continued use of the devices, which are now considered more dangerous than initially thought.

HOW:

Engadget - Consumers are advised to stop using the devices immediately, dispose of them safely, and seek a replacement from Casely.

Engadget - Owners should write "recalled" on the battery pack in permanent marker and submit a photo along with a second photo showing the E33A model number.

Engadget - Consumers are instructed to dispose of the devices by contacting a facility that handles lithium-ion batteries and not to throw them away with regular household waste.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Casely is recalling its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger due to serious fire and burn hazards, with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reporting dozens of injuries and one fatality linked to these defective devices. The recall follows a previous one for 429,000 units after multiple incidents of overheating and fires, and consumers are urged to stop using the chargers immediately and dispose of them safely. Owners should mark their battery packs as "recalled" and submit photos of the device to Casely while ensuring they dispose of the chargers properly at facilities that handle lithium-ion batteries.