Hyper Tough power strips and surge protectors
3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 9, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 3reports to CPSC
- Feb 9, 2026the latest report was made
- Apr 4, 2018the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Hyper Tough
- Maker
- Walmart Stores Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Power strips and surge protectorsCPSC’s product type: Surge Suppressors or Power Strips (code 4083), in Electronics: Cables, Surge & Power Protection
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“HyperTough”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2018 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No incident, no one hurt Made Feb 9, 2026, sent to the company Feb 25, 2026, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2026
The product, in the report: Hyper Tough Surge Protector Power Strip with USB-A, USB-C, 8 Outlets, 10ft Extension Cord, Black
I bought a “Hyper Tough Surge Protector Power Strip with USB-A, USB-C, 8 Outlets, 10ft Extension Cord, Black” from Walmart. I went to use it and I noticed that nothing prevented me from accidently inserting an unkeyed electrical plug into two adjacent sockets at the same time.
- Model
- wm-20812b
- UPC
- 6 970125 301266
- Serial number
- none
- Bought from
- Walmart, Florida
- Bought
- Jan 19, 2026
- Where
- DELTONA, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Hyper Tough, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jun 12, 2025, sent to the company Jun 16, 2025, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2025
The product, in the report: Product Type: Surge Protector / Power Strip Brand Name: Hyper Tough Model Number: WM-20812W (from the label) Manufacturer on Label: KINGTEC (but sold under the Hyper Tough brand) Retailer: Walmart Date Purchased: June 12, 2025 Specs: 15A 125VAC 1875W 60Hz Type 3 SPD VPR 800V Output: 5VDC 2.1A (total) Made in Vietnam Certification: Intertek 5013210, UL 1363 and 1449 Markings on back of device included in photo
I purchased a Hyper Tough surge protector (model WM-20812W) from Walmart on June 12, 2025. Upon first use, it sparked and caught fire while plugging in a device. It caused a burn injury to my wrist through my metal bracelet. I have attached clear photos showing the burn mark on my skin, the damage to the bracelet, and the scorch marks on the surge protector.
This surge protector is labeled as Kingtec on the bottom but was sold under the Hyper Tough brand at Walmart. This incident happened during normal indoor use in a dry area, following all safety instructions.
This product is a serious fire and electrical hazard, and I am reporting it to ensure proper investigation and to prevent injury to others.
- Model
- WM-20812W
- UPC
- 6970125301273
- Bought from
- Walmart store #03563
- Bought
- Jun 12, 2025
- Where
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Hyper Tough, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Apr 4, 2018, sent to the company Jun 28, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 13, 2018
The product, in the report: HyperTough 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector
I plugged in the surge protector into a grounded outlet. The indicator light came on. I proceeded to plug a lamp into the protector. There were some sparks. I removed the lamp plug and tried again. Again, there were sparks. I later tried the lamp plug in a completely different surge protector plugged into the same outlet/circuit. This time, no sparks.
- Model
- 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector
- UPC
- 082721406798
- Serial number
- 0917
- Bought from
- WalMart
- Bought
- Apr 3, 2018
- Where
- Rochester, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand HyperTough, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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