Another explosion occurred in a mobile power supply, causing several serious accidents. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recentlyannouncementRecalling Casely model E33A wireless MagSafe power banks. The same product had been reported to have safety concerns as early as a year ago, but fire accidents are still reported, and it has even caused the death of a 75-year-old woman and an explosion on an airplane, which has aroused great concern in American society.
Product Information: 5000mAh Wireless Power Bank Model E33A
The products recalled this time are Casely Power Pods 5000mAh Wireless MagSafe Power Bank,model E33A(printed on the back of the fuselage), with the word “Casely” engraved on the right side of the front.
This product will be available from March 2022 to September 2024 through getcasely.com、Amazon.com and other e-commerce platforms, priced at approx. US$30 to US$70 (approximately NT$970 to NT$2,270). Total approx. 429,200 piecesOnce entered the market, the quantity is quite astonishing.
As early as April 2025, Casely notified the CPSC and initiatedfirst recall. At that time Casely had received From 51 Consumer complaints indicate that the lithium battery of this power bank will overheat, expand and even catch fire when charging. Among them 6 people suffered minor burns. It stands to reason that after a recall announcement is issued, consumers should stop using the product and replace it. However, the actual situation is far more serious than imagined. A large number of products are still left in the hands of consumers and continue to be used, and disasters occur one after another.
28 new accidents: 1 fatality, 1 plane explosion
Since the first recall, Casely has received another From 28 New accident reports, two of which are the most shocking:
🔥 August 2024: 75-year-old woman died unfortunately
A 75-year-old woman from New Jersey was putting the Casely power bank on her lap to charge her phone when it caught fire and exploded. victim suffered Second and third degree burns, although he was sent to the hospital for treatment, he unfortunately passed away due to complications from his injuries. The incident occurred before the initial recall, but related injuries ultimately claimed her life after the recall.
🔥 February 2026: Explosion and fire on the plane
In February this year, a 47 year old female When using this power bank to charge a mobile phone on an airplane, the power bank also suddenly caught fire and exploded. Fortunately, the accident only caused her first degree burn, did not cause a more serious aviation safety disaster. But what is frightening is that an airplane catches fire in a confined space at high altitude. If it is not controlled immediately, the consequences will be disastrous.
CPSC rare action: re-announcement of same recall
It is a fairly rare practice for the CPSC to re-advertise a recall. Usually once a manufacturer issues a recall, the CPSC’s mission comes to an end. However, the Casely case shows that the first recall obviously did not effectively reach all consumers. Many people did not know that the power banks in their hands had been classified as dangerous products and continued to use them.
How to tell if your power bank is affected?
Product appearance features are as follows:
- Brand identity: “Casely” is engraved on the right side of the front
- Model location: Model number printed on the back of the fuselage E33A
- capacity:5000mAh (i.e. Power Pods series)
- Function:Supports MagSafe wireless charging
This Casely Power Pods mobile power bank has been found not for sale in Taiwan. However, if you have traveled abroad or purchased this power bank on overseas e-commerce platforms (Amazon, eBay, etc.), it is recommended to check the model number immediately and stop using it.
Source: KOCPC Chinese