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a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by the defective devices , the US Consumer Product Safety Commission . It's recommended that you stop using the devices immediately, dispose of them safely and seek a replacement from the manufacturer.
of 429,000 units of the power bank with the model number E33A. That followed 51 incidents of the devices'overheating, expanding or catching fire' and burning users in multiple cases. However, many of the devices have remained in use and are even more dangerous than initially thought.
'In August 2024, a 75-year-old woman from New Jersey, was charging her cell phone with the power bank on her lap when it caught on fire and exploded,' the USCPSC reported.'The victim suffered second and third degree burns and later passed away from complications from her injuries.'
In another incident this year, a 47-year-old woman was charging her phone on a plane when it caught on fire and exploded, giving her first degree burns.
As a result, the recall has been reissued due to'a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers,' according to the Commission.
The defective Casely Power Pods 5,000mAh charger is identifiable by the Casely embossed logo on the front and model number E33A on the back. It was sold at various online retailers including getcasely.com and Amazon between 2022 and 2024.
Casely is offering free replacement units as a remedy . Those seeking one should write'recalled' on the battery pack in permanent marker and submit a photo, along with a second photo showing the E33A model number as pictured above.
Owners are instructed to dispose of them by contacting a facility that handles lithium-ion batteries. Do NOT throw them away with regular household waste, recycling, or standard battery disposal bins due to the risk of fire and explosion.
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