Defective Power Banks Subject to Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of a popular power bank due to fire and burn hazards. Sadly, several people have been injured and one elderly woman even died. It is critical to stop using the product and seek a refund. Contact Snyder Heitman, LLC, to discuss any defective product that catches on fire and burns you. South Carolina law could give you the right to sue.

More than 400,000 Power Banks Recalled

Casely recently recalled its Wireless Portable Power Banks because of a risk they will overheat and ignite. These banks are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can cause intense heat and serious injuries.

Casely first announced the recall back in April 2025. However, since that time, an additional 28 fires have been reported. A woman in her 70s also suffered second-degree burns and ultimately passed away due to complications. In February 2026, a woman in her 40s sustained first degree burns when the power bank caught on fire on an airplane.

Although these wireless power banks are convenient, they are unacceptably dangerous. Anyone with a Casely power bank with E33A on the back should stop using the product and avoid throwing the batteries in the trash.

Steps to Take After a Burn

If you are burned by a defective product, you should:

1. Get away from the heat source. Immediately drop or step away from any defective product.
2. Cool the burn. Put your burned limb under cool (not cold) water for several minutes. Even if you cool the outer layer of skin, you can still suffer burns deeper in the limb.
3. Cover with a bandage. If the burn is small, you can simply cover with a sterile bandage.
4. Watch for signs of infection. Small burns can become infected, just like large ones. Common signs of infection include red streaks running away from the burn, puss (discharge), and pain.
5. Head to the hospital for a larger burn to be cleaned. Unless the burn is very small, you should have a doctor look at it. A doctor might need to remove dead skin. Burns which cover joints can cause complications, including immobility, so prompt treatment is beneficial.

There are also things you should avoid doing after a burn, such as put oil or butter on the burn to cool it. Instead, oils can lock in heat, leading to additional, avoidable damage.

You also should avoid peeling off the clothing, which might have melted onto your skin. Pulling off a burned shirt could result in peeling off layers of skin, as well. Once you douse the flame and cool off, go to the hospital to have damaged clothing removed.

Call Our Office to Discuss a Lawsuit

Defective products injure thousands of people each year. Even a small burn might develop a serious infection, leading to limb loss or sepsis. We encourage everyone who is injured by flammable clothing to visit the hospital for prompt treatment. Then call Snyder Heitman LLC to talk with a Greenville product liability lawyer about whether you can sue. We can inspect the damaged power bank or other product and review your options. We also serve those in Spartanburg and Upstate South Carolina.

Source:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Casely-Reannounces-Recall-of-Wireless-Portable-Power-Banks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Fatality-Reported-After-2025-Recall