Telford Fire Company Public Safety Announcement: CCCEI Brand Power Strips
The Telford Fire Company is alerting residents and businesses to a critical product recall involving CCCEI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire; Sold by Middle Way Electronics. Middle Way Electronics has received two reports of the power strips sparking and melting. No fires or injuries have been reported.
🔥 What’s Being Recalled?
- 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”
These devices were sold between: Amazon.com from April 2024 to January 2026 for between $23 and $30.
⚠️ Why the Recall?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports 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.
🛑 What You Should Do
If you own one of the affected models:
- Consumers should immediately STOP using the CCCEI power strips and contact Middle Way Electronics to receive a full refund.
📞 Contact Information
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- Middle Way Electronics email at
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Please share this notice with neighbors, coworkers, and family members to help prevent potential fire hazards in our community.
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