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AnkerDirect via Amazon has Anker 18W Outlet Extender w/ 6 AC Outlets, 2 USB-A Ports & Dimming Night Light for $24.99 - $11 with promo code ANKER9261S = $13.99. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $25+.

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Features:
  • 6x AC Outlets
  • 2x USB-A Ports
  • Built-in adjustable night light
  • 7-Point safety system
  • 1200J surge protection

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Model: Anker Outlet Extender with Stepless Dimming Night Light,Surge Protector, 331 Outlet Extender with 6 AC Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 18W USB Wall Charger Plug for College Dorm Room, Home,Cruise and Kitchen

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This relatively new entry from Anker doesn't deviate from the pattern established by most of their AC power strip products: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders). A review for the product [amazon.com] highlights the lack of safety certification marks. A reputable device with appropriate listings will bear UL listing marks. Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding in the body of the device to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards. You can review the guidelines here: https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/.

Allow me to link to a completely random but otherwise comparable product [amazon.com] I do not personally recommend but which indicates the UL 498A listing's applicability to this product form factor. In fact, most any basic one to many AC outlet adapter without a cord would fall under this UL standard, as these Home Depot [homedepot.com] and Amazon [amazon.com] listings illustrate.

You can find a better deal, and likely build yourself a product better suited to your specific charging needs, by just constructing something like this out of a more traditional power outlet expander and a USB adapter.

Good luck!
Jon
The Anker to which you linked has all of the exact same problems as the Anker Outlet Extender in this listing. This Anker A9263 doesn't deviate from the pattern established by the Anker A9261 at the top of this slickdeal: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders).

Good luck!
Jon
Well, truthfully more like this is nothing.

This Anker Outlet Extender claims surge protection, but is not listed under UL 1449.

The form factor of the Anker Outlet Extender is that of a current tap / adapter (like simpler three-to-one or six-to-one plug in adapters), but it is not listed under UL 498A.

For the record, I have seen some Anker devices claim to be extension cords (which are covered under UL 817) when in fact the device should more correctly have been listed as a relocatable tap (what most people would term a "power strip", covered under UL 1363).

With this Anker failing to be listing under any of these standards, I'd call it nothing. And I don't pay money for nothing.

Good luck!
Jon

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This relatively new entry from Anker doesn't deviate from the pattern established by most of their AC power strip products: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders). A review for the product [amazon.com] highlights the lack of safety certification marks. A reputable device with appropriate listings will bear UL listing marks. Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding in the body of the device to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards. You can review the guidelines here: https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/.

Allow me to link to a completely random but otherwise comparable product [amazon.com] I do not personally recommend but which indicates the UL 498A listing's applicability to this product form factor. In fact, most any basic one to many AC outlet adapter without a cord would fall under this UL standard, as these Home Depot [homedepot.com] and Amazon [amazon.com] listings illustrate.

You can find a better deal, and likely build yourself a product better suited to your specific charging needs, by just constructing something like this out of a more traditional power outlet expander and a USB adapter.

Good luck!
Jon
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09-16-2022 at 06:12 AM.
09-16-2022 at 06:12 AM.
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This is the internet, keep your well though out comments with facts to yourself.
Quote from The_Love_Spud :
This relatively new entry from Anker doesn't deviate from the pattern established by most of their AC power strip products: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders). A review for the product [amazon.com] highlights the lack of safety certification marks. A reputable device with appropriate listings will bear UL listing marks. Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding in the body of the device to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards. You can review the guidelines here: https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/ [ul.com].

Allow me to link to a completely random but otherwise comparable product [amazon.com] I do not personally recommend but which indicates the UL 498A listing's applicability to this product form factor. In fact, most any basic one to many AC outlet adapter without a cord would fall under this UL standard, as these Home Depot [homedepot.com] and Amazon [amazon.com] listings illustrate.

You can find a better deal, and likely build yourself a product better suited to your specific charging needs, by just constructing something like this out of a more traditional power outlet expander and a USB adapter.

Good luck!
Jon
So what you are saying is that this is a "extension cord", NOT a surge protector.. so to speak?
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09-16-2022 at 06:49 AM.
09-16-2022 at 06:49 AM.
So, given the comments here, I'm confused if this is has surge protection as the product description clearly says it does, or if they are lying and this has no surge protection?
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09-16-2022 at 08:19 AM.
09-16-2022 at 08:19 AM.
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So, given the comments here, I'm confused if this is has surge protection as the product description clearly says it does, or if they are lying and this has no surge protection?

I'm confused too. I really want something like this for my kids room but I want it to be safe. I don't mind paying top dollar.
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09-16-2022 at 08:37 AM.
09-16-2022 at 08:37 AM.
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I'm confused too. I really want something like this for my kids room but I want it to be safe. I don't mind paying top dollar.
Get something that is UL Certified.
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09-16-2022 at 08:42 AM.
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I'm confused too. I really want something like this for my kids room but I want it to be safe. I don't mind paying top dollar.

If this is true, yes it is.

1200J surge protection keeps your connected devices safe from electrical surges, while our exclusive 7-point safety system combines multiple safety features to offer all-round protection
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09-16-2022 at 08:46 AM.
09-16-2022 at 08:46 AM.
Why not this --> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B3MXHWW ?

1. Has a USB C port

2. Has more power..


Missing dimming light though
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09-16-2022 at 08:55 AM.
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Quote from focusdave :
So what you are saying is that this is a "extension cord", NOT a surge protector.. so to speak?
Well, truthfully more like this is nothing.

This Anker Outlet Extender claims surge protection, but is not listed under UL 1449.

The form factor of the Anker Outlet Extender is that of a current tap / adapter (like simpler three-to-one or six-to-one plug in adapters), but it is not listed under UL 498A.

For the record, I have seen some Anker devices claim to be extension cords (which are covered under UL 817) when in fact the device should more correctly have been listed as a relocatable tap (what most people would term a "power strip", covered under UL 1363).

With this Anker failing to be listing under any of these standards, I'd call it nothing. And I don't pay money for nothing.

Good luck!
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Quote from ChakkDay :
Why not this --> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B3MXHWW ?

1. Has a USB C port

2. Has more power..


Missing dimming light though
The Anker to which you linked has all of the exact same problems as the Anker Outlet Extender in this listing. This Anker A9263 doesn't deviate from the pattern established by the Anker A9261 at the top of this slickdeal: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders).

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So, given the comments here, I'm confused if this is has surge protection as the product description clearly says it does, or if they are lying and this has no surge protection?
A power device with surge protection should be listed under UL 1449. Anker lacks the listing, which not only makes their surge protection claims suspect but should likely erode trust in their product overall.

Good luck!
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09-16-2022 at 09:05 AM.
Quote from The_Love_Spud :
The Anker to which you linked has all of the exact same problems as the Anker Outlet Extender in this listing. This Anker A9263 doesn't deviate from the pattern established by the Anker A9261 at the top of this slickdeal: their listing under TÜV [certipedia.com] lacks either a surge protection listing (UL 1449) or an appropriate listing as a "current tap/adapter" (UL 498A - the UL listing you'd be looking for on any direct plug - as in no cord - one/two to three/four/six outlet expanders).

Good luck!
Jon

My question was more of like to like comparison. I get your point
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