These low-watt devices are usually safe:

• Phone chargers
• Laptop chargers
• Lamps
• Routers / modems
• TVs (but not large high-wattage home theater systems)

But always check the strip’s maximum wattage rating.

🔥 How to Prevent Power Strip Fires

✔ Use surge-protected power strips
✔ Never “daisy chain” (connect one power strip to another)
✔ Replace strips with loose outlets or burn marks
✔ Keep them away from carpets, bedding, or curtains
✔ Unplug devices you’re not using
✔ Make sure air can circulate around the strip — overheating starts silently

🚒 Final Message from Firefighters

A power strip is not a magic power source.
It’s a simple tool with limits.

Overloading it — like in the image — can turn it into a dangerous fire starter within seconds.

Knowing what to never plug into one can protect your home, your family, and your life.