CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fi...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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"
Affected Products
CCCEI Power Strips
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | 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 |
| Title | CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ccceiPS-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled CCCEI Power Strip front |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ccceiPS-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled CCCEI Power Strip back with white warning label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ccceiPS-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled CCCEI Power Strip side |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ccceiPS-4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled CCCEI Power Strip packaging |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | CCCEI Power Strips |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,543 |
| Recall I D | 10676 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2026-03-26T00:00:00 |
| 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" |
| Distributors › Name | Middle Way Electronics, of China |
| Recall Number | 26346 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |