ELECOM will release retractable USB Type-C cables in early August that let you pull out only as much cable as you need[1]. Magnets built into the housing and one connector let the cable snap shut when stored. Two versions are available, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C model rated at up to 60W and a USB-A to USB Type-C model rated at up to 15W, with street prices starting at 1,880 yen including tax[1].
Single-Sided Pull-Out Design
The cable extends from one side only. You hold the housing and pull the connector out to whatever length you need[1]. Because it is not a symmetrical two-sided design, retracting the cable tucks the connector neatly back into the body[1].
The cable itself is flat, measuring roughly 5mm wide and 1.9mm thick, a profile chosen to work with the retraction mechanism[2]. Total length is about 0.9m including connectors, and the housing measures roughly 65.5mm wide, 18.3mm thick and 66.5mm tall when stowed[2]. That is small enough to sit on a desk without taking over the surface.
The practical appeal is using one cable at a short length at your desk and extending it on a business trip. ELECOM also points to reduced tangling and lower risk of cable breakage[1].
Magnetic Connector Storage and Printed Specifications
The other connector and the side of the housing contain magnets, so the connector clicks into place against the body when not in use[1]. Retractable cables often leave a loose connector dangling after storage, and the magnetic catch is a straightforward answer to that.
Materials include flame-retardant plastics, and the connectors use gold-plated pins with high conductivity to limit signal degradation[1]. The connector housings are also printed with the cable specifications, which helps when several similar-looking cables travel together[1].
On the environmental side, the cables comply with the EU RoHS directive, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, across 10 substances, and carry ELECOM's own THINK ECOLOGY certification[2]. The outer box is designed for shipping efficiency, and plastic weight in the packaging is cut by more than 20 percent compared with the company's internal reference products[2].
60W and 15W Versions, No Video Output
The lineup splits by connector combination. The USB Type-C to USB Type-C models, the MPA-CCRLR09 series and the MPA-CCECRLR09 series, support USB Power Delivery at up to 60W (20V/3A)[1]. The USB-A to USB Type-C model, the MPA-ACRLR09 series, tops out at 15W (5V/3A)[1]. The MPA-CCRLR09 and MPA-CCECRLR09 series are identical in specification and differ only in sales channel[1].
Data transfer follows Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) at up to 480Mbps in theory[2]. That is fine for documents and photos, but not suited to moving large video files regularly.
The caveat is video. These cables do not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, the standard that carries video signals over USB Type-C, so a single cable cannot drive a portable display[3]. ELECOM notes that video output requires a USB Type-C cable rated at USB 5Gbps (USB 3.0) or higher, or a video conversion adapter[3]. Even with 60W charging on tap, the use case stays limited to power and data.
Pricing, Colors and Where to Buy
Three colors are offered: black, white and a shade named Shirochan[1]. Street prices are 1,880 yen including tax (1,709 yen excluding tax) for the USB Type-C to USB Type-C models and 1,780 yen including tax (1,618 yen excluding tax) for the USB-A to USB Type-C model[1].
ELECOM's official product page lists a standard price of 3,256 yen including tax (2,960 yen excluding tax) for the MPA-CCRLR09BK, a noticeable gap from the street price[3]. The company's own ELECOM Direct Shop lists the identically specified MPA-CCECRLR09BK at 2,070 yen including tax, though it was out of stock at the time of writing[4]. The warranty period is one year[3].
Listed retail channels include Amazon.co.jp along with the ELECOM Direct Shop main store and its Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping storefronts[1].
Summary
ELECOM's retractable USB Type-C cables combine a single-sided flat cable with a magnetic connector catch to keep bulk and tangling down in a bag. Two versions are available, up to 60W for USB Type-C to USB Type-C and up to 15W for USB-A to USB Type-C, both handling USB 2.0 transfers at 480Mbps. Video output is not supported, so the cables are for charging and data only, and they arrive in early August with street prices starting at 1,880 yen.
[1] https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001498.000026881.html
[2] https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/new/20260804-04/
