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Casely Power Pods recall reannounced after a fatality in New Jersey

After one person passed away and after dozens more were injured, Casely has reannounced a recall of its MagSafe-compatible power bank.

Two handheld battery packs side by side: a bright pink one labeled Recalled 4/1/25 #1, and a black Casely PowerPod with lightning bolt charging symbol and technical specifications.
Casely has reannounced its 2025 recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods MagSafe charger.

Back in April 2025, Casely and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) published a recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless. More than 429,000 units were recalled, following 51 incidents of the products “overheating, expanding, or catching fire,” ultimately causing burns.

A year later, the same recall has been reissued, as 28 additional incidents have occurred. “The recalled power banks pose a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers,” says the USCPSC.

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