US EditionThousands of portable chargers recalled after reports of fires, burns
- About 429,000 portable power banks are recalled due to overheating, posing a burn hazard to consumers that can result in minor injuries according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Casely reported 51 incidents of chargers overheating, resulting in six minor burn injuries.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled Casely Power Pods and contact Casely for a replacement.
- The CPSC advises against throwing away lithium-ion batteries, urging consumers to follow local disposal guidance.
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Over 429,000 Lithium-ion Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
New York-based Casely Inc. is recalling roughly 429,200 power banks sold across the United States, citing a fire risk posed by its batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in an April 17 recall notice. The recall is applicable to Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone charger with model number E33A. “The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards t…
Over 429k wireless phone chargers recalled after catching fire & burning victims
THOUSANDS of wireless phone chargers have been recalled after catching fire and burning victims. Consumers are advised to get a free replacement and carefully dispose of the potentially flammable charger. U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionThousands of wireless phone chargers have been recalled after catching fire and burning victims[/caption] Consumers are advised to get a free replacement and carefully dispose of the potentially flammable …
Power banks sold on Amazon can catch fire, recalled after 6 people were burned
A power bank designed to wirelessly charge cell phones has been recalled as it can overheat and catch fire. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 429,200 of the Casely Power Pods 5000mAh portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers have been recalled after six burn injuries were reported in connection to overheating devices.
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