Fire / ignition
Electric Outlets or Receptacles (4061)
18 months
SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260806-43242-2147312799. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Lvetek AHR-508 QF-519f (5 Outlet Extender Multi Plug Wall Outlets with 4 USB Charging Ports (1 USB C Outlet), 3 Sided 1680J Surge Protector Power Strip USB Wall Charger for Home, Office, Travel, ETL Listed, White). Incident: What happened that made you want to report? On August 6, 2026, the wall outlet extender unexpectedly caught fire during normal use. There were no warning signs before the incident. What type of product(s) were being used? A wall outlet extender was being used. A powered sofa and a lamp were plugged into it. Who was using the product(s)? The product was being used by members of our household in our home. How were the product(s) being used? The wall outlet extender was plugged directly into a standard household wall outlet and was being used normally to power a sofa and a lamp. It was not being used for any unusual or high-powered equipment. Were there any injuries that happened or may have happened while using the product? No one was injured. However, the incident created a serious fire and electrical safety hazard. How did any injuries occur? No injuries occurred. Property damage: The incident caused potential damage to the wall outlet and the electrical wiring. We now need to hire a licensed electrician to remove and inspect the outlet and determine whether repairs are necessary. The total cost of the damage and repairs is currently unknown.
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Fire / ignition
Electric Outlets or Receptacles (4061)
18 months
Months until failure
18 months
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