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Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk, consumers urged to stop using 'immediately'

Power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a fire risk, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.The recall involves CCCEI-branded power strips sold by Middle Way Electronics with 6-foot, 10-foot and 15-foot power cords. The strips have a black metal enclosure with six receptacles and individual on/off switches for each one. The defective units were made in China.The CCCEI-branded power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which the agency said creates the risk of a fire if the strips are overloaded. If the product catches fire, it could cause serious injur...