CCCEI Power Strips Recalled Due to Fire Risk
Summary
The CPSC announced the recall of approximately 5,543 CCCEI-branded power strips due to a fire risk caused by a lack of supplementary overcurrent protection. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact Middle Way Electronics for a full refund. Two reports of sparking and melting have been received, but no fires or injuries have been reported.
What changed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent recall for CCCEI-branded power strips sold by Middle Way Electronics. The recall affects approximately 5,543 units due to a significant fire hazard stemming from the absence of supplementary overcurrent protection, which can lead to overheating and fire if the power strips are overloaded. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns.
Consumers who purchased these power strips should immediately cease using them and contact Middle Way Electronics via email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com to arrange for a full refund. The CPSC previously issued a Product Safety Warning on March 5, 2026, as the retailer had not initially agreed to an acceptable recall. The affected power strips were sold on Amazon.com between April 2024 and January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
What to do next
- Stop using CCCEI power strips immediately.
- Contact Middle Way Electronics at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com for a full refund.
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CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics
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Name of Product: CCCEI Power Strips Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 26, 2026 Units: About 5,543
Consumer Contact Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: 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”
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30. Retailer: Middle Way Electronics, of China
Manufactured In: China Recall number: 26-346 Recall was previously a Product Safety Warning (26-313) - Date: March 05, 2026.
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using CCCEI Power Strips with 6ft, 10ft, or 15ft power cords immediately because they pose a risk of serious injury or death.
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.
The retailer, Middle Way Electronics, has not agreed to an acceptable recall.
The defective power strips come with 6ft, 10ft, or 15ft 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 products were sold on Amazon.com from April 2024 through January 2026 for between $25 and $30.
The defective power strips were manufactured in China.
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