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

are not designed to replace properly installed electrical outlets or support every appliance.

Space heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, electric kettles, coffee makers, and hair dryers can place substantial demands on electrical connections. These appliances should generally be plugged directly into suitable wall outlets whenever their manufacturers recommend it.

Connecting multiple power strips together, ignoring damaged cords, covering electrical equipment, or exceeding a product’s rated capacity can create unnecessary fire and shock hazards.

The most important thing to remember is that the number of available sockets does not determine