CPSC2026-03-26FIRE HAZARD
CCCEI power strips recalled for fire risk due to missing overcurrent protection
Stop using CCCEI power strips immediately
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.
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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.
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-ElectronicsDon't want to check this manually?
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