The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 26, 2026, that CCCEI is recalling power strips due to fire risks. Owners should stop using the products and contact Middle Way Electronics for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
- CCCEI Brand Power Strips
- Sold by Middle Way Electronics
- Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026
- Price between $23 and $30
- 6ft, 10ft, and 15 ft power cords
- Black metal enclosure with six receptacles
- White label reading "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 to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund. Contact the distributor via email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
The hazard
The power strips lack supplementary overcurrent protection, creating a fire risk if overloaded. This can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns. Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of sparking and melting, but no fires or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include INIU Power Banks Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-12-05) and Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2025-11-13). Tesla also issued a recall for the Tesla Powerwall 2 regarding fire and burn risk in some units on 2025-11-13.