CCCEI Power Strips Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

CCCEI power strips sold on Amazon.com lack supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if they are overloaded. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 5,543 units, with cords of 6, 10 and 15 feet. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the strips. The recall, number 26-346, offers a full refund from Middle Way Electronics. Two reports describe sparking and melting, and no fires or injuries have been reported. Stop using the strips right away and contact Middle Way Electronics for the refund.

Latest CCCEI Power Strips Lawsuit Updates

March 26, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall 26-346

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 26-346 for about 5,543 CCCEI power strips. The recall notice says Middle Way Electronics agreed to the recall, and consumers receive a full refund [1].

March 5, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using the Strips

CPSC issued product safety warning 26-313. It told consumers to stop using CCCEI power strips immediately because of a fire risk [2]. At that date, the retailer, Middle Way Electronics, had not agreed to a recall. CPSC announced recall 26-346 three weeks later.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you bought a CCCEI power strip on Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026. The cord is 6ft, 10ft or 15ft long. The strips sold for between $23 and $30. The recalled strips have a black metal enclosure with six black plastic receptacles. Each receptacle has its own on/off switch. A white label sits on the back. A strip that sparked or melted while in use also fits the circumstances CPSC describes. Anyone who owns a recalled strip can ask the retailer for the refund. A recall does not by itself establish a claim. Whether you have one depends on your facts, so Schmidt & Clark reviews each situation individually.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. The recall notice reports no fires or injuries. Reports are not proof that a strip caused any harm. The key regulator finding is the CPSC statement that the strips lack supplementary overcurrent protection. CPSC says that fire can cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns. No complaint alleges injuries or property damage.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The remedy is a refund from Middle Way Electronics. To report a problem with a strip, use SaferProducts.gov [3]. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. The hotline is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items in case a claim for a damaged strip, property or injury is ever reviewed:

• The power strip itself, kept until the refund steps are settled
• The packaging and the white label on the back of the strip
• The Amazon.com order record showing the purchase date and price
• Photographs of any sparking, melting or damage to the strip, outlet or property
• Repair or fire department records
• Medical records, if anyone was hurt
• Messages with Middle Way Electronics or Amazon.com about the refund

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and with when an injury or property loss happened. A missed deadline can end a claim, however strong the facts of the case are. The clock may run before you know the full extent of a loss. If you or someone in your home was hurt, talk to a lawyer promptly. An attorney can explain which time limit applies where you live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Sue over a Recalled CCCEI Power Strip?

Whether you can sue over a recalled CCCEI power strip depends on your facts, such as property damage or an injury. No settlement or verdict has been reported for these strips, so there is no court result to compare.

How Do I Get a Refund for a CCCEI Power Strip?

To get a refund for a CCCEI power strip, contact Middle Way Electronics. The CPSC notice gives no phone, email or web address for the firm, and the remedy it describes is a full refund.

What Does the Research Say About CCCEI Power Strips?

The research on CCCEI power strips is limited to the regulator’s notice and warning. No medical study, engineering study or court ruling addresses them, and the CPSC finding stands on its own.

Who Made and Sold the Recalled CCCEI Power Strips?

The recalled CCCEI power strips were made in China. The CPSC notice names Middle Way Electronics, of China, as the retailer that sold them on Amazon.com. No other company is named as a seller.

What Does the Label on a Recalled CCCEI Power Strip Say?

A recalled CCCEI power strip carries a label reading “Relocatable Power Taps.” It also says to keep children away. The label says to use the strip only indoors and in a dry location. It warns against plugging the strip into an extension cord.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/CCCEI-Brand-Power-Strips-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Sold-by-Middle-Way-Electronics
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-CCCEI-Brand-Power-Strips-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire
3. https://www.saferproducts.gov/