"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."
"The defective Casely Power Pods 5,000mAh charger is identifiable by the Casely embossed logo on the front and model number E33A on the back. It was sold at various online retailers including getcasely.com and Amazon between 2022 and 2024."
"Casely is offering free replacement units as a remedy. Those seeking one should write 'recalled' on the battery pack in permanent marker and submit a photo, along with a second photo showing the E33A model number."
Casely has reissued a recall for its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after numerous injuries and one death linked to the device. The USCPSC reported 51 incidents of overheating and fires, prompting the recall. A recent incident involved a 75-year-old woman who suffered fatal burns when the charger exploded. The defective chargers, identifiable by the Casely logo and model number E33A, were sold online from 2022 to 2024. Casely is offering free replacements and advises safe disposal of the devices.
Read at Engadget
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