Avoid a Potential Fire Hazard: Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

of each device rather than assuming that all electronics are automatically safe.

A small phone charger and a powerful laser printer should not be treated as equivalent electrical loads.

Chapter 14: What to Do If a Power Strip Starts Smoking or Catches Fire
An electrical fire requires a different response from an ordinary household fire.

If a power strip begins smoking, producing flames, or making unusual electrical noises, personal safety must come first.

  1. Do not touch the burning power strip.

Never grab the device, its plug, or connected cables while