CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics
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Summary: Middle Way Electronics, of China is recalling CCCEI Power Strips. Reason: The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the power strips are overloaded. The resulting fire can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns.
What is being recalled
CCCEI Power Strips
Why
The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the power strips are overloaded. The resulting fire can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns.
This recall involves CCCEI-branded power strips with 6ft, 10ft, and 15 ft power cords. The power strips have a black metal enclosure with six receptacles made of black plastic and individual on/off switches for each receptacle. The back of the power strip has a white label that says: "Relocatable Power Taps. Caution keep children away. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only indoors, risk of electrical shock. Do not plug into another relocatable power taps or an extension cord. Use only in dry location. Made in China"
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund. Refund
Contact: Middle Way Electronics email at [email protected].
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26346 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | March 26, 2026 |
| Reported | March 27, 2026 |
| Company | Middle Way Electronics, of China |
| Company location | China |
| Quantity | About 5,543 |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30. |
| Injuries reported | Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
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