CPSC2026-03-26FIRE HAZARD

CCCEI power strips recalled for fire risk due to missing overcurrent protection

BURN FIRENationwide distributionConsumer goods Baby & kids Electronics

What this means

CCCEI-branded power strips sold online lack proper safety protection and can overheat and catch fire if too many devices are plugged in. Two units have already sparked and melted. The company is recalling about 5,500 units sold between April 2024 and January 2026.

Stop using the power strip right away.
Unplug it and do not use it again.
Contact Middle Way Electronics for a full refund.
If you see sparking or melting, move it away from flammable materials and do not touch it.

Product photos

Recalled CCCEI Power Strip back with white warning label

The agency's original wording

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

None reported

Sold at

Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.

Affected count

About 5,543

Injuries reported

Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Refund

Products

CCCEI Power Strips

Consumer contact

Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/CCCEI-Brand-Power-Strips-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Sold-by-Middle-Way-Electronics

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