Is the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh Wireless Portable Power Bank (Model E33A, recalled) allowed on American Airlines flights from Hong Kong SAR?
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
1
Source integrity release gate
passed
Verdictvdt_01KSVPW3NNT0WG1YHX6YT4TY7P
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.
Conditions
01
Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.
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.
Issued2026-05-30 · ruleset 2026-05-15
Sources ·1
[01]
RegulatorIATA passenger guidance
“Power bank: ≤100 Wh carry-on permitted; >100 Wh but ≤160 Wh forbidden; >160 Wh must be carried as cargo.”
CertiWatt evaluates the product capacity, departure jurisdiction, operating carrier, published dangerous-goods policy, and active recall evidence before returning a verdict.
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.
Hong Kong SAR is evaluated as the departure jurisdiction for country-specific power-bank overlays.
American Airlines (AA) 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
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.
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.
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.