MagSafe power bank recall tries to take two, after injuries continue

Think about how many products you use in your life that have the potential to cause injury (or worse) if they don’t work properly. How often do you check to see if any of them have been recalled? It seems that no more than a few months can pass between us finding out the latest news. power bank recall due to an unacceptable risk of fire. This week the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is sounding the alarm about a product that was already removed from the market last year, but that still continues to harm, and even kill, its users.

As most of you should probably know by now, the high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries that power most of the rechargeable electronics we use have a problem: they’re practically begging for any opportunity to burst into flames. Even minor damage or excess heat can start this process, and once it does, there is nothing that can stop it. So every time a manufacturer identifies a problem they add even more Given the risk of this scenario, they must act quickly to keep users safe, like Samsung did years ago with the whole Note 7 debacle.

A year ago, casely announced the recall of its E33A model, a 5000 mAh MagSafe battery bank. At the time, there were six confirmed reports of users suffering minor burns as a result of power supplies overheating or catching fire. In a perfect world, that would have been the end of things: Buyers would find out about the recall, contact Casely for a replacement, and safely dispose of the risky product. And while some certainly did, the problems have only continued.

This week, the CPSC is sounding the alarm once again, because there have been 28 additional reports of overheating/fire incidents since the recall began, including the first death related to the charger. That death actually stems from a 2024 incident prior to the recall, and it’s unclear if it was reported recently or if the victim only succumbed to his burns within the past year.

But make no mistake: many of these things are still happening. The CPSC highlights a case from last February, when the Casely charger exploded while in use on an airplane. That one only resulted in first-degree burns, but given the surroundings, it could have been much worse.

If you own a Casely charger, first: stop using that right now. Check whether or not it is the affected model number E33A (see above) and if it is, follow Casely Removal Instructions to know how to proceed.

Whatever you do, don’t tell yourself that product recalls are too cautious and that nothing bad can happen to you and your charger. Product recalls are serious business and are not worth risking your life.