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Is the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) allowed on Air China flights from South Korea?

Short answer: Allowed. Below is the citation-backed reasoning, the specific conditions if any, and what to do at security.

Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Sources checked
3
Source integrity release gate
passed
Verdictvdt_01KTJ4W0F2QY6DTY3MZ8C8JQN2

Allowed

18.5WhCasely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled)

Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.

Airline policy applied

Air China CA

Confidence

Official

Air China is covered by CertiWatt baseline lithium battery rules with active airline/regulator citations.

checked: 2026-05-16

Key constraints

Quantity
No airline-specific quantity limit is active in the current ruleset.
Watt-hour limit
Baseline model: up to 100 Wh normally allowed; over 160 Wh banned on passenger aircraft.
Carry-on
Allowed when the device stays within capacity, quantity, certification, and recall rules.
Checked baggage
Power banks and spare lithium batteries are not modeled as allowed in checked baggage.
Conditions
  • Do not charge using the seat USB port.

  • Maximum 5 power banks per passenger.

  • Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.

  • Power bank must not be stored in the overhead bin. Keep it in your seat pocket, on your person, or under the seat.

Notes

Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) has an active recall — provide the serial number to check if your unit is affected.

Issued2026-06-07 · ruleset 2026-05-15

Sources · 3

  1. RegulatorMOLIT / Korea Policy BriefingKR

    South Korean carriers shall ban overhead-bin storage of portable battery banks effective 1 March 2025.

    m.korea.kr2026-05-15
  2. RegulatorMOLIT / Korea Policy Briefing
    m.korea.kr2026-05-15
  3. RegulatorIATA passenger guidance

    Power bank: ≤100 Wh carry-on permitted; >100 Wh but ≤160 Wh forbidden; >160 Wh must be carried as cargo.

    iata.org2026-05-15

Provenance audit trail

The rule path, citation freshness, and source-integrity checks behind this exact verdict.

release gate: passed
Verdict ID
vdt_01KTJ4W0F2QY6DTY3MZ8C8JQN2
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Last ingested
2026-06-07 16:05:24Z
Expires
2026-06-21 22:57:16Z

Applied rules

  • kr.molit.2025-03.no-overhead-bin
    KRstorage_restrictionprecedence 65active
  • kr.molit.2025-03.max-5-units
    KRquantity_limitprecedence 60active
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026
    internationalcapacity_thresholdprecedence 30active

Citation audit

Source integrity

green 26amber 0red 0total 26

Why this verdict

CertiWatt evaluates the product capacity, departure jurisdiction, operating carrier, published dangerous-goods policy, and active recall evidence before returning a verdict.

Decision inputs checked

Capacity evidence
18.5 Wh · 5000 mAh · 3.7 V
derived from nominal voltage
Route jurisdiction
South Korea → China
KR departure overlay checked
Airline policy
Air China (CA)
www.airchina.com.cn/zh-CN/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/prohibited/ldc/
Recall intelligence
1 active recall record
status: unknown
Citation freshness
3 sources checked
Latest source update: May 15, 2026

Capacity math for this model

Recorded calculation
5,000 mAh × 3.7 V ÷ 1000 = 18.5 Wh
Threshold comparison
This is 81.5 Wh below the ordinary 100 Wh passenger power-bank limit.

Route-specific signals

These page-specific checks make this verdict about this model, this departure country, and this airline, not a generic power-bank answer.

  • Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) is recorded at 18.5 Wh and 5000 mAh, so the capacity check is tied to this exact catalog model.
  • South Korea and Korean-carrier contexts can trigger storage or in-flight charging handling rules in addition to Wh limits.
  • Air China (CA) is evaluated as the operating carrier, with its published dangerous-goods policy included in the citation set.
  • Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) has recall-linked evidence in the catalog, so recall status is part of this trip verdict.

Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.

Rules applied
  • kr.molit.2025-03.no-overhead-bin
  • kr.molit.2025-03.max-5-units
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026

About the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled)

Capacity
5000 mAh
Watt-hours
18.5 Wh
Voltage
3.7 V
Certifications
Recall status
⚠ Active recall — see verdict above

What to prepare before security

  • Keep the power bank in cabin baggage only, never checked baggage.
  • Make sure the Wh or mAh label is readable, or keep the manufacturer specification page available.
  • Use the linked citations below if staff ask why the device was flagged.

About Air China

Air China (CA) is a China-based carrier. Their dangerous-goods policy is published at www.airchina.com.cn/zh-CN/content/travel_info/prep

Verify your specific power bank

The verdict above is for the standard Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled). If your unit has a different serial number range — especially for recalled models — verify directly:

Informational only. Final decision rests with airline and security staff. Why we said this.

All public source records used by CertiWatt are listed in the source registry. Sources.

Common questions for this exact trip

Is this a guarantee at the airport?

No. This is an informational verdict based on published sources. Airline and security staff retain final authority.

Why can the same power bank get different answers by country or airline?

Power-bank rules combine global battery limits with country overlays, airline policies, storage rules, and recall notices.

When should I re-check this route?

Re-check close to departure, especially when the trip involves China, Thailand, Korea, a recalled model, or a battery near a capacity limit.

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