Casely Reissues Major Power Bank Recall Following Fatal Battery Explosion and Inflight Fire Incidents

Casely reissues recall for 430,000 power banks after a fatal explosion and inflight fires. Learn how to safely dispose of the E33A MagSafe charger.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 8:49 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Gizmodo

Fatal Explosion Triggers Urgent Secondary Safety Notice

A lethal malfunction involving a wireless charging device has prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Casely to re-issue a recall for approximately 430,000 power banks. The safety alert was elevated following the death of a 75 year old woman in New Jersey who suffered severe second and third degree burns when a charger exploded in her lap. Although the 5000mAh portable MagSafe units were initially flagged for safety risks in 2025, the recent fatality and dozens of new reports have forced a critical re-evaluation of the product's threat to the public.

Aviation Fire Highlights Ongoing Lithium Ion Risks

Beyond the reported fatality, the safety commission disclosed a dangerous incident occurring in February 2026 involving a 47 year old passenger on an airplane. According to the federal report, the power bank caught fire and exploded while charging a mobile phone mid-flight, resulting in first degree burns for the user. This event, alongside 28 other complaints received since the original 2025 recall, illustrates a persistent failure in the lithium ion battery components which are prone to expanding, overheating, and spontaneous combustion under standard operating conditions.

Scope of Defective Product Distribution

The recall specifically targets Casely Power Banks with the model number E33A, which were widely available through online retail channels between March 2022 and September 2024. These devices, which retailed for as much as $70, were marketed as convenient MagSafe compatible solutions for smartphone users. However, the internal architecture of the batteries has proven unstable, with the company receiving a total of 79 reports of overheating or fire since the product's launch, including multiple incidents that resulted in significant physical injury.