8' Anker Flat Plug Extension Cord w/ 2 Outlets + 2 USB A Ports Expired

Although the Anker A9123 does indeed have a UL listing [certipedia.com], it should be considered problematic that the Anker product is listed under UL 817 (extension cord) and not UL 1363 (relocatable taps). UL 817 would normally be restricted to cords with a molded in connector (like an orange garage cable, or the typical white/brown lamp extension cord you might use behind a sofa with 3 outlets at the end). CPSC[/url]]

A reputable power strip will bear UL listing marks and have them clearly labeled for all applicable standards listings. The UL molding in the cable in the plug by itself is not sufficient, as you can review from the guidelines here:
https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/

There really are three steps to this process:

First: does the product claim third party listing?
In this case, Anker doesn't beyond the UL molding on the cable. Note that proper labeling is normally required, which Anker typically fails... likely for the reasons to come.
(Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding of the plastic case to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards)
Second: does the third party agency confirm the listing?
In this case, yes! (See my link to the site above)
Third: do the listings apply to the product in question?
Here is where Anker power products fail most consistently. A power strip should have UL 1363 not UL 817. Anker lacks this, which not only makes their protection claims suspect but should likely erode trust in their product overall.


TLDR: Buy another USB charger which can consistently deliver the power level you seek (either high power fast charging or slow/overnight charging).

Good luck!
Jon

I have 10 of these for my beach house. The 120v cord is 18awg so you really shouldn't be running more than 10A through these, I would personally do no more than 5. I labeled them to say fans and chargers only because I am a weirdo about fire risk. Other than that they work great. And YES, the are UL listed.

Lets just say at 120 volts at 10 amp max, that's about 1200 watts. You should use no more than 80% of that. So that about 960 watts. (This is somewhat simplified)

Your laptop charger is maybe eac 60-120 watts, ipad 20 watts, and phone 5 watts. You'll be fine.

Don't use a space heater with this extension cord (or any cords in general), which that will use 1500 watts. A space heater is generally fine on a typical outlet without an extension cord on a 15 amp breaker could handle up to 1800 watts (but you shouldn't with the 80% rule of thumb). Disclaimer, I am not an electrician.