A class action lawsuit has been filed against consumer electronics company Casely Inc. over allegations that its wireless power pods portable chargers pose a fire hazard.
According to the complaint filed by plaintiffs Ellery Mitchell and Dewayne Newton, Casely Inc.'s Wireless Power Pods, sold online and through platforms such as Amazon, contain a defect that causes them to overheat and, in some cases, catch fire. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for approximately 429,000 units following reports of overheating and burn injuries. The plaintiffs allege that Casely misrepresented the safety of its products, leading consumers to believe the power banks were safe and reliable.
The plaintiffs purchased the devices from Amazon and report that the products overheated during regular use. Newton further claims that the device's malfunction negatively impacted his phone’s battery. The complaint accuses Casely of failing to disclose known product defects and asserts that safer alternative designs were available but not implemented.
Mitchell and Newton are seeking compensatory damages on behalf of themselves and other consumers who purchased the product. They are also requesting injunctive relief to stop further sales of the devices and restitution for purchases made under allegedly false representations.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Phillip J. Furia and Jason P. Sultzer of Sultzer & Lipari PLLC, and Paul J. Doolittle of Poulin Willey Anastopoulo LLC. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under Case ID: 1:25-cv-02613.