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CCCEI power strips recalled for fire risk when overloaded
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.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- CCCEI Power Strips
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- 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.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
- Recall number
- 26346
In the CPSC's words
- 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"
- 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.