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Unplug Chargers to Prevent Fire Hazards and Energy Waste

5/28/2025

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Households often accumulate numerous chargers for phones and laptops, but leaving them plugged in can lead to "vampire power" waste. Even modern chargers can wear out and pose fire hazards, particularly the cheaper ones. For both safety and energy efficiency, it's wise to unplug chargers when they're not in use.

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Story summary

Households often accumulate numerous chargers for phones and laptops, but leaving them plugged in can lead to "vampire power" waste. Even modern chargers can wear out and pose fire hazards, particularly the cheaper ones. For both safety and energy efficiency, it's wise to unplug chargers when they're not in use.