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Power strips sold on Amazon, eBay, recalled over risk of serious injury from electrocution, CPSC says

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Published  January 21, 2026 8:16am MST
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HEZI Branded Power Strips have been recalled related to an electrocution and serious injury risk. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The Brief

    • Over 1,000 HEZI brand power strips were recalled because they pose an injury hazard from electrocution, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
    • CPSC officials are advising owners of these devices to stop using them and to call the manufacturer to get a refund. 

Power strips are being recalled because the devices could cause severe injury.

The strips have an "ungrounded metal enclosure" that poses an electrocution risk if energized, resulting in serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

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So far, no injuries have been reported because of consumers using the product. CPSC officials said the power strips were sold on Amazon.com, eBay.com, Kmart.com and Sears.com between May 2024 and October 2025 for roughly $35 to $56.

What power strips were recalled?

Why you should care:

HEZI HOME issued a recall for 1,320 HEZI brand power strips which have either a gray or yellow metal enclosure with eight receptacles made of black plastic. The CPSC noted that there is a power and a circuit breaker switch located at the end of the metal enclosure near the power cord.

Can I get a refund for the recalled power strip?

What you can do:

Owners of the power strips are urged to stop using them immediately and call HEZI HOME for a full refund.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall noticee. This story was reported from Washington, D.C. 


 

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