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New York Times
19-04-2025
- New York Times
More Than 400,000 Wireless Phone Chargers Recalled Over Fire Hazard
More than 400,000 Casely wireless phone chargers were recalled on Thursday over concerns that they could pose a fire hazard, officials said. Casely, a company based in Brooklyn, received 51 reports of lithium-ion batteries inside the power banks overheating, expanding or catching fire while consumers were charging their phones, causing at least six minor burn injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice. Consumers who purchased Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers with model number E33A are urged to stop using them immediately and contact the company for a free replacement. The roughly 429,200 affected phone chargers have 'Casely' engraved on the front, and the model number on the back. The pocket-size power banks were sold at Amazon and other e-commerce websites from March 2022 to September 2024, the commission said. The phone chargers should not be thrown in the trash or recycled in either the general recycling stream or the used-battery boxes commonly found at retail and home improvement stores, the commission said. That's because the recalled lithium-ion batteries, which pose a greater fire risk than other batteries, must be discarded differently. Consumers can contact their local household hazardous waste collection center to see if it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, the commission recommends contacting local municipal officials for more guidance. Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable, last a long time and store a lot of energy in a small space. These features have made them a staple in common devices, including phones, laptops, toothbrushes, power tools and electric vehicles. However, the batteries require safe handling because of their potential to start fires. The U.S. Fire Administration advises consumers to stop using lithium-ion batteries if they emit an odor, put off too much heat, leak, make odd noises or if there is a change in color or shape. Before purchasing products, consumers should look for a 'Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory' stamp, according to the administration.
Boston Globe
17-04-2025
- Boston Globe
429,000 portable chargers under recall after some consumers report fires, minor burn injuries
The now-recalled Casely Power Pods, which have a battery capacity of 5000mAh, can be identified by their model number: E33A. The wireless phone chargers were manufactured in China, Thursday's notice notes, and sold on Amazon, and other websites between March 2022 and September 2024. Consumers in possession of these chargers, which came in a variety of colors and prints, are urged to stop using them immediately — and Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Those eligible will receive a new 'UL-Certified Power Pod,' an Advertisement 'Casely is committed to its customers' safety and, out of an abundance of caution, has taken proactive measures to remove potentially faulty products from circulation,' Casely wrote in its recall announcement. 'If your Power Pod qualifies, we will replace it with a brand-new unit at no cost to you.' To receive a free replacement, consumers will have to fill out a form online — and submit photos of the recalled charger they own, with the word 'Recalled' and the date written on it in permanent marker. But the CPSC and Casely also stress that lithium-ion battery devices should not be thrown away in the trash or general recycling bins — instructing consumers to look up local guidance for disposal. Advertisement
