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Electrician Warns Against Plugging These High-Wattage Items Into Power Strips to Prevent Fire Hazards

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

Items You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip (and What’s Actually Okay), According to an Electrician

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.
Decluttering Mom on MSN

7 things you should never plug into a power strip

Power strips are like the Swiss Army knives of the electrical world. They're handy, versatile, and can save you from a cord ...
HowToGeek on MSN

I assumed my power strip was protecting me—then my TV died

We always get advice to use a surge protector of some sort when it comes to sensitive electronics. The idea is that if ...

5 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip, According to a Master Electrician

To get the best advice on what shouldn’t be plugged into a power strip, we consulted a master electrician for expert tips on ...
Decluttering Mom on MSN

6 reasons some power strips are safer than others

We've all been there-plugging in one too many devices into a power strip, hoping for the best while crossing our fingers that ...
Yahoo

10 Dangerous Mistakes People Make With Power Strips

Power strips are incredibly handy gadgets, allowing you to plug multiple devices into a single outlet. Everyone uses them, from tech enthusiasts to people just trying to charge their phones, ...
The New York Times

Misused Power Strips Cause a Lot of House Fires. Here’s How to Use Them Correctly.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman ...
PC World

Anker’s awesome 10-in-1 power strip with USB ports is on sale for $20

One thing you absolutely need but probably don’t even think about is a new power strip—something better and more modern than that clunky traditional six-outlet mess you’ve probably been using for ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over serious injury, fire risk

Power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled because they may pose an injury or fire hazard. Hefei Juyuan Sporting ...