400,000 portable MagSafe power banks recalled after fatal fire

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Casely reannounced a power bank recall this April after a fire linked to the device fatally injured a user. This is the tenth power bank recall in the United States in the last 12 months, and Anker recalled 1.5 million power banks in 2025.

The recall affects an estimated 429,200 Casely 5,000-mAh MagSafe Power Pods (Model E33A), which were originally recalled in 2025. The MagSafe power banks need to be completely replaced.

Affected customers should stop using the portable power banks immediately. They can also contact Casely to receive a free replacement.

"The recalled lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers," the CPSC stated on its recall website.

The Brooklyn-based company is reannouncing the recall after receiving 51 reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating, expanding, and/or catching fire while charging smartphones, "resulting in six minor burn injuries." 

However, in the past year, the CPSC says 28 more reports have been made, including explosions that caused a serious accident on an airplane and one death.

In August 2024, a 75-year-old woman from New Jersey, was charging her cell phone with the power bank on her lap when it caught on fire and exploded. The victim suffered second and third degree burns and later passed away from complications from her injuries. In February 2026, a 47-year-old woman was charging her cell phone with the power bank on an airplane when it caught on fire and exploded, resulting in the victim suffering first degree burns. 

How to check your Casely Power Pod

Worried you may own one of the 429,000 recalled power banks? It's easy to check if your device is included in the recall.

On the back of the device, look for the device's model number, as show in a picture provided by the CPSC. If the model number reads "E33A," then stop using the device immediately.

More information on requesting a replacement power bank is available on the CPSC and Casely recall websites.