CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-346

Recall

CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics

Product

Name of Product: CCCEI Power Strips

Recall date

Recall Date: March 26, 2026

Hazard

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 type

Remedy: Refund

What to do

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

Units affected

Units: About 5,543

Incidents and injuries

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

Recalling firm

Retailer: Middle Way Electronics, of China

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: China

Sold at

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

Which items are affected

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”