Casely Recalls Nearly 430K Power Banks After Deadly Explosion

The recall comes after a power bank explosion killed a 75-year-old woman in New Jersey.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:50am

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph showing the internal structure of a power bank, with glowing, skeletal wires and circuits against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the fragility and potential danger of the lithium-ion battery technology.An X-ray view of the complex inner workings of a recalled power bank, revealing the fragility of the lithium-ion battery technology at the heart of these potentially dangerous devices.Brooklyn Today

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reissued a recall for nearly 430,000 Casely Power Pods 5000mAh MagSafe wireless power banks after additional reports of the devices overheating, swelling, and catching fire, including an incident that resulted in a woman's death. The Brooklyn, New York-based company first announced the recall in April 2025 after 51 reports of issues, but has since received 28 more, including two serious incidents - one fatal.

Why it matters

Lithium-ion battery fires pose a serious risk of injury and death, and this recall highlights the need for rigorous safety standards and oversight of consumer electronics, especially those with rechargeable batteries. The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of the initial recall and whether more could have been done to prevent further incidents.

The details

The recall involves Casely Power Pods 5000mAh MagSafe wireless power banks, model E33A. In one fatal incident, a 75-year-old New Jersey woman suffered second- and third-degree burns in August 2024 when a power bank she was using to charge her phone on her lap caught fire and exploded. She later died from complications related to her injuries. In another incident in February 2026, a 47-year-old woman was injured on an airplane when a power bank caught fire while she was charging her phone, resulting in first-degree burns.

  • The recall was first announced in April 2025.
  • The recall was re-announced on April 16, 2026.
  • The fatal incident occurred in August 2024.
  • The non-fatal incident occurred in February 2026.

The players

Casely

A Brooklyn, New York-based company that manufactures the recalled power banks.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

The federal agency that oversees consumer product safety and has reissued the recall for the Casely power banks.

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What’s next

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled power banks immediately and contact Casely for a free replacement. The CPSC also advised consumers not to dispose of the devices in household trash or standard recycling due to fire risks, and to instead contact local hazardous waste facilities for proper disposal guidance.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of rigorous safety standards and oversight for consumer electronics, especially those with rechargeable batteries. It also underscores the need for effective recall procedures and communication to prevent further incidents and protect public safety.