Washington, D.C. – A widely used portable phone charger is being pulled from the market again after safety concerns intensified, with officials warning consumers of serious fire hazards tied to the product.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall was reannounced Thursday for Casely Wireless Portable Power Banks, model E33A, after additional reports of overheating batteries surfaced. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat, expand or ignite, posing risks of severe burns, fire, or death.
Roughly 429,200 units are affected by the recall, which follows an earlier action issued in April 2025. Officials said the devices were sold online through multiple retailers, including Amazon, between March 2022 and September 2024 for prices ranging from $30 to $70.
Authorities report at least 79 total incidents involving the power banks, including 51 reports prior to the initial recall and 28 additional cases since. Among those incidents, two fires resulted in serious injuries, including one fatality. In August 2024, a 75-year-old New Jersey woman allegedly suffered severe burns after the device caught fire while resting on her lap and later died from complications. Another incident in February 2026 allegedly involved a power bank igniting during a flight, leaving a passenger with burn injuries.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Casely for a free replacement. The company requires customers to submit photos of the device, including one marked “Recalled,” through its website to begin the replacement process.
Officials emphasize that the devices should not be thrown in regular trash or standard recycling bins due to fire risk. Instead, consumers should contact local household hazardous waste facilities for proper disposal guidance.
The recall underscores growing concerns around lithium-ion battery safety in everyday consumer electronics.
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