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Power Strips Recall: Over 5,500 Units Due to Safety Risk

4/3/2026

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 5,500 CCCEI-branded power strips sold on Amazon due to lack of supplementary overcurrent protection.
The recall was announced on March 26, 2026.
The products came in 6-foot, 10-foot, and 15-foot lengths and were sold from April 2024 through January 2026 for $23 to $30.
There have been two reports of sparking and melting.
No injuries or fires have been reported.

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Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 5,500 CCCEI-branded power strips sold on Amazon due to lack of supplementary overcurrent protection.
The recall was announced on March 26, 2026.
The products came in 6-foot, 10-foot, and 15-foot lengths and were sold from April 2024 through January 2026 for $23 to $30.
There have been two reports of sparking and melting.
No injuries or fires have been reported.