This customer had a power strip that was overloaded and melted and caught on fire. Luckily the damage was not to extensive, but it is still a good reminder to make sure you are aware of the amount of energy running through one. People who live in older homes often try to compensate for a lack of outlets by using power strips,” Williams said. “However, this is dangerous because an outlet can only safely receive a certain amount of power, and when it's overloaded, this can cause a fire.”
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