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CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recall

Serious Injury or Death from Fire; sold by Middle Way Electronics.

CPSC recall #26346 · announced Mar 26, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026

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.
Units
About 5,543
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How to identify the recalled product

ProductCCCEI Power Strips
Units recalledAbout 5,543

The recall

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"

Reported incidents

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

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Middle Way Electronics email at [email protected].

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics”. Read the official CPSC notice