CCCEI power strips lack supplementary overcurrent protection posing fire risk
CCCEI power strips are being recalled because they do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, creating a fire risk if overloaded. Two reports of sparking and melting have been received.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 requires significant injury or property-damage reports, and the source states that despite two sparking and melting reports no fires or injuries have occurred, placing this at level 3.
Plain-English summary
This recall involves CCCEI-branded power strips with 6 ft, 10 ft and 15 ft power cords. The power strips have a black metal enclosure with six black plastic receptacles and individual on/off switches, and a white label on the back reading "Relocatable Power Taps". About 5,543 units were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
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. Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- CCCEI Power Strips
- Affected units
- 5,543
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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