Approximately 5,543 CCCEI-branded power strips are being recalled because they lack necessary overcurrent protection. This defect can cause the power strips to catch fire if they are overloaded, posing a risk of smoke inhalation, burns, or death. The recalled units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from April 2024 through January 2026. Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the devices sparking and melting, and consumers should immediately stop using them and contact the company for a full refund.
The power strips do not have supplementary overcurrent protection, which can cause the device to overheat and ignite if too much power is drawn. There have been two reports of these units sparking and melting during use.
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
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'
Recalled CCCEI Power Strip front
Recalled CCCEI Power Strip back with white warning label
Recalled CCCEI Power Strip side
Recalled CCCEI Power Strip packaging
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.
Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response