Check Your Charger: Deadly Fire Risk Sparks Urgent Power Bank Recall 2026
Your portable charger might be a ticking time bomb. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a dire re-announcement regarding a massive Power Bank Recall 2026 involving Casely wireless battery packs. This isn’t just a precautionary measure—the stakes have turned deadly. Despite an initial recall in April 2025, additional reports of explosions and fires have surfaced, including one tragic fatality linked to the malfunctioning devices.
From Overheating to Tragedy: Why This Recall is Different
The lithium-ion batteries inside these sleek portable chargers are prone to severe overheating, leading to spontaneous combustion. While the 2025 recall was prompted by 51 reports of fire and 6 minor burns, the situation has escalated. Since then, 28 additional incidents have been reported. Two of these were classified as “severe,” and heartbreakingly, one incident resulted in a loss of life.
Approximately 429,200 units are currently circulating in the wild, and authorities are begging consumers to stop using them immediately.
Is Your Device Affected? Model E33A Alert
The recall specifically targets Casely’s wireless portable power banks sold between March 2022 and September 2024. These were popular items on Amazon and the official Casely website, retailing between $30 and $70.
How to identify the danger:
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Brand: Look for the “Casely” logo on the front.
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Model Number: Check the back for model “E33A.”
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Visuals: These are often colorful, patterned wireless packs that snap onto the back of smartphones.
Stop Using It Now: How to Get Your Replacement
If you own a Model E33A, do not plug it in. Even if it hasn’t shown signs of heat, the chemical stability of the battery is compromised. Casely has set up a dedicated portal for affected users to submit photos of their devices and model numbers to initiate a safe replacement or exchange process.
Safety should never be a trade-off for convenience. Please share this alert with friends and family—it’s a small step that could save a life.
BY YEONGCHAE SONG [song.yeongchae@koreadaily.com]
