MagSafe power bank recalled twice after injuries continue

Think about how many products you use in your life that have the potential to cause injury—or worse—if they go bad. How often do you check to see if any of them have been recalled? It feels like it may not be more than a few months before we hear about the latest power bank recalls as they pose an unacceptable risk of fire. this week US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning about a product that was recalled just last year, but is still harming – and even killing – 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 catch fire. Even minor damage or overheating can start this process, and once it happens, there is little to stop it. So whenever a manufacturer identifies a problem it gets involved Even more Because of the risk of this scenario, they need to act quickly to keep users safe – just like Samsung did with the entire Note 7 failure years ago.

a year ago, Kesli announced the recall of its Model E33A, 5,000mAh MagSafe Battery Bank. At the time, there were six confirmed reports of users suffering minor burns as a result of the power pack overheating or catching fire. In an ideal world, this would have been the end of things: Buyers would learn about the recall, contact Casely for a replacement, and safely dispose of the risky product. And while some certainly did, the problems still persist.

This week, the CPSC is sounding the alarm once again, as 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 that occurred earlier than was recalled, and it is unclear whether it was more recently reported, or if the victim had succumbed to burn injuries within the previous year.

But make no mistake: There’s still a lot going on. The CPSC has highlighted a case from last February, when a Casely charger exploded during use on an airplane. It resulted in only first-degree burns, but given the setting, it could have been much worse.

If you have a Casely charger, first: stop experimenting This right now. Verify if it is the affected model number E33A (see above) and if so, follow Casey’s Recall Instructions For how to move forward.

Just whatever you do, don’t tell yourself that the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution, and nothing bad can happen to you and your charger. Recalling a product is a serious matter and your life is not worth the risk.