CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics
Recall 26346 · Mar 26, 2026 · Middle Way Electronics
5,543
units affected
5,543
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26346
- Date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Company
- Middle Way Electronics
- Units affected
- 5,543
- Product
- CCCEI Power Strips
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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"
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cccei power strips?
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.