more likely:
Overloading: Connecting appliances that collectively demand more power than the strip is rated to handle.
Poor-quality equipment: Using power strips without appropriate safety certification or reliable construction.
Damaged cables: Continuing to use cords with cracked insulation, exposed conductors, or crushed sections.
Loose connections: Plugging equipment into sockets that no longer hold plugs securely.
Poor ventilation: Covering power strips with rugs, furniture, clothing, or other materials that prevent heat from escaping.
Moisture exposure: Using electrical equipment in wet locations or allowing water to reach connections that are not designed
