CPSC recall 26-346, announced March 26, 2026, covers Middle Way Electronics CCCEI Power Strips (about 5,543 units). The power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the power strips are overloaded. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund. Recall contact: email CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The back of the power strip has a white label that says: "Relocatable Power Taps.
Which products are included?
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"
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- April 2024 through January 2026
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $23 to $30
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Email CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Middle Way Electronics
- Product type
- Power strips
- Recall number
- 26-346
- Units
- About 5,543
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
- Distributor
- Middle Way Electronics, of China
This recall in context
Compared with the 43 power strip recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,543 units: the 22nd-largest of 26 power strip recalls that state a unit count. The median is 17,250 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 20 of 43 power strip recalls. Burn: named in 7 of 43 power strip recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 9 of 43 power strip recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Middle Way Electronics email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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