CCCEI Power Strips
CCCEI power strips are recalled due to a fire hazard caused by a lack of overcurrent protection.
Immediately stop using the recalled power strips. Cut the power cord in half, take a photo of the cut cord, and email the photo to the company to receive a full refund.
Recall at a glance
- Units affected
- About 5,543
- Reported incidents
- Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Contact
- Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
Why it was recalled
These power strips lack required overcurrent protection, posing a fire hazard that can lead to serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns. The affected units feature a black metal enclosure with six black plastic receptacles and individual on/off switches, available in 6ft, 10ft, and 15ft cord lengths.
Where it was sold
Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Announced by CPSC
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-08 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission