Thousands of power strips sold on Amazon have been recalled due to a risk of fire, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday. The CCCEI Power Strips lack supplementary overcurrent protection, which can lead to overheating and fire if overloaded.
The commission warned that the resulting fire could cause serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns. The China-based retailer Middle Way Electronics has received at least two reports of the product sparking and melting, though no fires or injuries have been reported as of Thursday.
More than 5,500 of the recalled power strips were sold on Amazon from April 2024 to January 2025. Priced between $23 and $30, the strips come with a 6-foot, 10-foot, or 15-foot power cord and feature six receptacles with individual on/off switches.
The Independent has contacted Middle Way Electronics for comment. This recall follows a separate warning earlier this month about Wagner 900 Series Power Steamers, which were recalled over a burn hazard involving the hose and nozzle.
