By Blume Forte Attorneys at Law
You charge your phone a hundred times a week without thinking twice. Now picture the little MagSafe puck stuck to the back of it catching fire on your lap, in your bag, or at 30,000 feet. That’s not hypothetical anymore. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Casely Power Pods recall, and at least one New Jersey family has already lost a loved one because of it.
If you’ve been following the news or just got a recall email from Casely, grab a coffee. Let’s walk through what happened, what New Jersey law says about it, and how an attorney can help you decide what to do next. Contact Blume Forte Attorneys at Law for more information.
Casely Power Bank Recall: What Exactly Happened in 2026?
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reannounced the recall of roughly 429,200 Casely 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Banks (Model E33A) — the little MagSafe-compatible “Power Pods” sold all over Instagram and TikTok. The first recall came out in April 2025 after 51 consumers reported their units overheating, expanding, or catching fire while charging their phones.
Here’s the gut punch: since that original 2025 recall, 28 more incidents have been reported, including one fatality and a fire in-flight.
- August 2024 — A 75-year-old New Jersey woman had her Casely Power Pod charging her phone on her lap when it caught fire and exploded. She suffered second- and third-degree burns and later passed away from complications.
- February 2026 — A 47-year-old woman on an airplane was burned when her Casely Power Pod ignited mid-flight.
The units were sold on getcasely.com, Amazon, and other online stores from March 2022 through September 2024 for $30 to $70. Recall number: 26-418.
Burned by a Casely Power Pod in NJ? Call Harris S. Feldman at Blume Forte Attorneys at Law at 973-845-4421 for a free, confidential case review. Lines open 24/7. Se Habla Español.
New Jersey Product Liability Law: How Does The NJPLA Protect Burn Victims?
In the Garden State, defective product cases are governed by the New Jersey Products Liability Act (NJPLA), codified at N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-1. Under the Act, a manufacturer or seller can be held liable when a product is defective in any of three ways:
- Design defect: the product is unreasonably dangerous even when built exactly as intended.
- Manufacturing defect: something went wrong on the assembly line (contaminated cells, punctured separators, bad soldering).
- Failure to warn: the company didn’t give users the warnings they needed to use the product safely.
The Casely case ticks multiple boxes. A lithium-ion battery that overheats, expands, or catches on fire during normal charging is the textbook failure the NJPLA was written for. And when the product has already been recalled once and continues to injure people, the failure-to-warn argument only gets stronger.
If a loved one died from their burn injuries, as in the heartbreaking Jersey case, you may also have claims under the New Jersey Wrongful Death Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1) and the Survivor’s Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-3), which cover economic losses and the pain and suffering the victim endured before passing.
One more piece of statute you can’t ignore: New Jersey’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death. The clock starts on the date of the injury or the date of death. The sooner you act, the more options you keep open.
Harris S. Feldman: Why Should NJ Families Trust Him With a Power Bank Case?
Harris S. Feldman isn’t a billboard lawyer. He’s an attorney at Blume Forte Attorneys at Law, a firm that has spent decades trying serious injury cases in New Jersey courtrooms, not just settling them.
His resume reads like it was built for this exact case:
- Named to Best Lawyers in America and selected as a 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyer in Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff.
- Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 10 Trucking Lawyer.
- Seton Hall Law graduate; former judicial clerk for the Hon. Joseph L. Yannotti in Bergen County Superior Court, so he knows NJ courtrooms from both the bench side and the plaintiff’s side.
Harris S. Feldman has built his practice on complex product-defect litigation, including cases involving defective airbags, seat belts, tires, and vehicle rollovers. He has lectured nationally on defective airbag systems and automobile defects. The engineering questions at the heart of a lithium-ion battery explosion, like how a product fails, why it fails, and who’s responsible, are the same ones he takes apart in every defect case.
Blume Forte’s offices are in Chatham, a short drive from Newark Liberty International Airport, which matters when you consider how many battery-fire incidents originate on flights. If your Casely Power Pod caught fire on a Newark departure or in an Essex, Bergen, Hudson, or Morris County living room, Harris is down the road.
Filing a Casely Recall Claim: What Are Your Options?
You actually have more than one path, and they aren’t mutually exclusive.
1. The manufacturer replacement program. Casely is offering a free replacement if you upload photos of the recalled unit at getcasely.com/pages/2025-recall or call 888-964-9331. Good for getting rid of a dangerous device. Does nothing for your medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
2. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit under the NJPLA. This is where compensation for burn treatment, skin grafts, scarring, lost income, emotional distress, and loss of a loved one actually lives. A suit can target Casely itself, the overseas battery cell manufacturer, retailers like Amazon, and any distributor in the chain.
3. A property damage claim for destroyed phones, clothing, furniture, vehicles, or even your apartment if the fire spread.
4. Mass-tort or class-action consolidation. Given the volume of reported incidents, including a New Jersey death, consolidated litigation is possible. An experienced trial attorney can help you decide whether to file individually (better for serious injuries) or join a larger action.
Casely Power Pod Lawsuit FAQ: Quick Answers to Common Questions
Is the Casely Power Pod recall serious? Yes. The CPSC has confirmed one death and multiple serious burns, and the product has been recalled twice in about a year.
What is the recalled Casely power bank model number? Model E33A, printed on the back with “Casely” engraved on the front plate. Sold March 2022–September 2024 for $30–$70.
Can I sue Casely if I already sent my power bank back for a replacement? Yes. Accepting a refund or replacement does not waive your right to sue for injuries. The CPSC replacement program and a product liability lawsuit are separate tracks.
How much does it cost to hire a Casely power bank lawyer? Blume Forte Attorneys at Law handles Casely cases on a contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing upfront, and nothing at all unless there’s a recovery.
How long do I have to file a Casely lawsuit? In NJ, two years from the date of injury or death. Evidence (like the burned device itself) disappears fast, so move quickly.
Burned by a Casely Power Pod? Call a NJ Product Liability Lawyer Today
Battery fires are terrifying, and the aftermath, but hospital stays, skin grafts, missed paychecks, and grieving a family member, is worse. The good news: you don’t have to navigate the NJPLA, the CPSC, and Casely’s corporate lawyers alone.
If you or someone you love was burned by a Casely Power Pod in New Jersey, on a flight out of Newark, or anywhere else in the state, Harris S. Feldman and the team at Blume Forte Attorneys at Law are ready to listen.
Call 973-845-4421 or submit the online contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
Your device was supposed to power your day. It shouldn’t have changed your life.
Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. It should not be considered as legal advice. For personalized legal assistance, please consult our team directly.
