At the least six minor burn accidents have been reported and 51 experiences say the lithium-ion battery overheated, expanded or caught hearth whereas customers have been charging their telephones.
SAN FRANCISCO — Almost half one million Casely transportable chargers are being recalled after a number of experiences of burn accidents.
The recall started Wednesday and encompasses Casely Energy Pods 5000mAh transportable MagSafe wi-fi cellphone charger with mannequin quantity E33A, in line with the U.S. Client Product Security Fee. The whole of impacted items comes out to roughly 429,200.
The discover says the lithium-ion battery within the recalled energy banks can “overheat and ignite, posing hearth and burn hazards to customers.” At the least 6 minor burn accidents have been reported and 51 different experiences say the lithium-ion battery overheated, expanded or caught hearth whereas customers have been charging their telephones.
These pocket-sized chargers have been offered on-line for roughly $30 to $70 and have been made between March 2022 and September 2024, in line with the discover. The impacted items have been offered in a number of colours and prints however have “Casely” engraved on the entrance. Mannequin quantity E33A might be discovered on the again.
Homeowners of the recalled machine are inspired to cease utilizing them instantly and call Casely for a free substitute. Click on right here to provoke the substitute on your recalled unit.
The merchandise have been made in China and offered by Casely Inc., from Brookyln, New York.
When eliminating the recalled unit, don’t throw them within the rubbish or recycling as lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of in a extra particular approach. Contact your municipality for extra info on correctly do away with the merchandise.
