Americans should be alert to this: a massive phone charger recall is underway as dozens of incidents involving these chargers have caused them to catch fire, expand, or overheat in American homes.
See the tweet below.
This urgent recall comes amid growing concerns about the safety standards of imported electronic products flooding the markets.
Due to serious safety concerns, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled over 430,000 Casely Power Pod portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers.
The recall targets explicitly the 5,000mAh Power Pod with model number E33A, which features the “Casely” name engraved on its front and right sides.
These potentially hazardous devices were manufactured between March 2022 and September 2024, giving them plenty of time to spread throughout American households.
The danger lies in the lithium-ion batteries, which have been reported to overheat, expand, or even catch fire during normal use, putting families at risk in their own homes.
Federal safety officials have received more than 50 reports about these chargers malfunctioning, with at least six consumers suffering minor burn injuries.
This represents yet another example of questionable product safety standards reaching American consumers.
The CPSC emphasized that owners should immediately stop using these chargers, highlighting the severity of the risk these devices pose to users who may be unaware of the danger sitting in their pockets, purses, or on their nightstands.
Nearly half a million Casely portable chargers are being recalled after multiple reports of burn injuries. https://t.co/d0IH2xBuF4
— WFAA (@wfaa) April 20, 2025
In an unusual step that underscores the severity of the hazard, the CPSC has issued specific disposal instructions for these recalled power banks.
Unlike ordinary electronics that can be placed in recycling bins, these potentially explosive devices require special handling.
“The CPSC has said that you should not just throw away the recalled power pod,” warned the agency, prohibiting disposal in regular trash, general recycling, or even used battery recycling boxes.
Instead, consumers must contact local household hazardous waste collection centers for proper disposal, creating an additional burden for those who purchased these products.
The U.S. Fire Administration has also issued additional warnings, advising consumers to be vigilant for warning signs such as batteries emitting odors, excess heat, leaking, making unusual noises, or showing changes in color or shape.
These precautions underscore the growing concern about the safety of lithium battery products infiltrating American homes.
These products are often manufactured overseas with questionable quality control measures.
While the recall does not explicitly state where these devices were manufactured, the situation fits a familiar pattern of foreign-made electronics failing to meet basic safety standards.
Moreover, Casely has announced it will provide free replacements for affected Power Pods, but the process is not as straightforward as it should be.
Customers must fill out an online form and upload photos of the recalled device to receive a replacement, creating a hurdle for consumers seeking to resolve a problem they did not cause.
While the company states “proof of purchase is not required,” the documented process seems designed to make redemption complicated enough that some consumers may simply give up.
For Americans concerned about whether they own one of these hazardous chargers, Casely has established a toll-free number and an email address for customer inquiries.
Additional information can be found on Casely’s website under the “recalls” section.
The company claimed it would directly contact customers who purchased a Power Pod, though many consumers likely acquired these products through third-party retailers or as gifts.
This could leave them unaware of the danger unless they regularly monitor product recall notices or see news coverage of this safety issue.
