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Casely has issued a recall for approximately 429,000 Power Pods due to overheating risks that can lead to fires. The recall, announced on Thursday (April 17), was prompted by 51 reports of the lithium-ion batteries in these chargers overheating, expanding, or catching fire, resulting in six minor burn injuries. The affected Power Pods, identified by model number E33A, were sold between March 2022 and September 2024 on platforms like Amazon and the Casely website.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised consumers to stop using the chargers immediately and contact Casely for a free replacement. The company will provide a new "UL-Certified Power Pod" to those affected. According to the Associated Press, Casely emphasized their commitment to customer safety and is taking proactive measures to remove faulty products from circulation.
Consumers must submit a form online and provide photos of the recalled charger marked with "Recalled" and the date to receive a replacement.
The company's website also advises against disposing of lithium-ion battery devices in regular trash or recycling bins, urging customers to follow local disposal guidelines.