Casely is a brand probably best known for its phone cases and MagSafe-compatible accessories. But last year, the company had to issue a recall on one of its most popular products. Now, following a death and a mid-flight explosion, the Casely Power Pod recall is back and a lot more urgent than the first time around.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Casely reissued the recall on April 16, covering 429,200 units of the 5,000mAh Power Pod (model E33A). Casely updated the hazard language to reflect that the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The original Casely Power Pod recall came on April 17, 2025. This was after 51 reports of the battery overheating, expanding, or catching fire. There were also reprots of six minor burn injuries.
What’s Changed Since the First Recall
Since then, 28 more incidents have been reported. Two in particular stand out. In August 2024, a 75-year-old woman in New Jersey was charging her phone with the Power Pod in her lap when it caught fire and exploded. She suffered second and third-degree burns. She also later died from complications. In February 2026, a 47-year-old woman aboard a commercial airplane suffered first-degree burns when her Power Pod caught fire and exploded mid-flight while charging her phone.
The recalled units carry model number E33A on the back. Casely sold them on its website, Amazon, and other online retailers between March 2022 and September 2024 for between $30 and $70. If you own one, stop using it immediately. To get a free replacement or a $60 store credit, head to getcasely.com/pages/2025-recall and fill out the form.
You’ll need to submit two photos. One of the front with “Recalled” and the date written in permanent marker, and one showing the model number on the back. We should mention that you shouldn’t throw it in the trash or standard recycling. Lithium-ion batteries require separate disposal through a local hazardous waste program.
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