Federal safety officials have issued recalls for thousands of power strips, portable lanterns, and power banks manufactured in China.

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Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

With phones charging, gaming consoles starting up, and laptops buzzing as you work, the two standard outlets near your desk or bedside table can get overloaded rather quickly. To avoid blowing a fuse ...

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You undoubtedly have lots of basic power strips, those six-position AC-outlet expanders sold just about everywhere from under $10 to around $25 (Figure 1). They all supposedly meet regulatory safety ...