• EXPLORE FURTHER: recall issued for a smartphone accessory available on Amazon

A recall A recall has been initiated for 429,000 portable power banks because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, expand, or ignite when in use.

Casely, based in New York, has asked its customers to discontinue use of the 'Power Pods' following 51 incidents involving battery problems that led to at least six minor burns.

The Casely Power Pods that have been recalled due to issues can be recognized by their model number, E33A, found at the rear of the unit. These pods come with a battery capacity of 5000mAh.

The wireless phone chargers were manufactured in China Sold on platforms like Amazon, getcasely.com, and various other sites from March 2022 through September 2024 at prices ranging from $30 to $70.

The faulty charger was subsequently removed from Amazon. and Casely's website.

Customers who have these chargers, available in different colors and patterns, are advised to discontinue use right away and get in touch with Casely for a complimentary substitute.

'Casely is dedicated to ensuring customer safety and, as a precautionary measure, has voluntarily withdrawn possibly defective items from distribution,' Casely stated in their recall notification.

If your Power Pod meets the criteria, we will provide you with a completely new unit free of charge.

The recall was initiated on April 17 by Casely.

In order to obtain a complimentary replacement, customers must complete an online form and provide photographs of their recalled charger. The images should include the term "Recalled" as well as the current date marked permanently on the device.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Casely emphasize that lithium-ion battery devices shouldn’t be discarded in regular trash or recycling containers—instead, they advise customers to seek out local guidelines for proper disposal.

The CPSC additionally cautioned consumers against disposing of the battery pack in ordinary garbage or typical battery recycling containers to prevent potentially causing another fire.

The number of lithium battery fires has witnessed a considerable rise, as reported by the research institute based in Columbia, Maryland.

'Steve Kerber, the executive director of FSRI, pointed out that even when the original source of a fire isn’t a lithium-ion battery, their presence can intensify and accelerate the blaze.'

In 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that lithium-ion batteries ignited fires at waste management sites, leading to 245 distinct incidents spanning 28 states. resulting in complete destruction by fire for some structures .

The EPA highlighted that recycling centers were especially vulnerable to such fires.

In March, almost 90,000 Velvet Caviar MagSafe wireless charging cases were recalled after several units overheated and ignited.

The recall impacts the 5,000 mAh wireless portable charger, which was available via velvetcaviar.com and Amazon from November 2022 to October 2024.

Velvet Caviar sold the power banks for sixty-five dollars.

The firm, established in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, has gained recognition primarily for offering fashionable mobile accessories such as cases, grips, and charging solutions.

The statement claimed that their products were 'four times more potent than top brands' and functioned without wires with the majority of newer iPhone versions.

However, up until now, the firm has reported receiving 19 reports of devices becoming too hot or catching fire, and 10 customers have mentioned sustaining slight injuries as a result.

The CPSC stated that the recalled units bear the brand name 'Velvet Caviar' on the front and have the model number ZHX-PB21 on the rear.

Customers affected by the recall may request a complimentary replacement from VC Group, which is the parent company of Velvet Caviar.

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