Recall Alert: 429K Power Banks Recalled; One Death Reported

Power bank maker reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident

Casely has reissued a recall for Power Pods after new incidents were reported following its initial recall last April, including one that proved fatal.

This portable phone charger is being recalled after exploding, catching on fire and one death

The 75-year-old suffered second and third degree burns from the Casely power bank fire and later passed away from complications.

Casely has reannounced a power bank recall from 2025 following a fatality

Stop using this recalled wireless power bank immediately. | Image: Casely Casely first recalled over 429,000 of its 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless power banks in April 2025 following 51 reports of their lithium-ion batteries "overheating, expanding or catching fire," resulting in six minor burn injuries. Both the company and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) are reannouncing the same recall today following 28 additional reports o…

Casely re-announces recall of 430K portable chargers after woman dies

A 75-year-old woman died from burn injury complications after she was using the power bank to charge her phone in her lap when the device caught fire and exploded.

Woman's death, fire on plane prompt reannounced power bank recall

The chargers were recalled a year ago, but additional incidents — including the death of a woman — have prompted the company to again warn consumers

Woman’s death, fire on plane prompt reannounced power bank recall

The chargers were recalled a year ago, but additional incidents — including the death of a woman — have prompted the company to again warn consumers